The so-called "disease model" of alcoholism (alcohol abuse, etc.) has become the dominant conceptual framework in the study and treatment of alcohol...

The so-called "disease model" of alcoholism (alcohol abuse, etc.) has become the dominant conceptual framework in the study and treatment of alcohol problems in the U.S. However, a number of scholars and practitioners have been highly critical of the disease conception of alcohol problems. Identify and discuss at least three (or more) criticisms of the disease model from the weekly readings and other material covered in this course.