I understand what you are saying Velouria, and I find myself thinking the same kind of things. I have trouble calling alcoholism a disease as well. I can call it an addiction, but not a disease. If I call it a disease then that could lead to me avoiding personal responsibility, and I could rationalize it to the point where I could go back to drinking. (I couldn't help it, the disease made me do it, etc.)

I also dislike the assumption that if you don't go to meetings daily, then you must be drinking. That may be true for some people, but not everyone.

I do think though, that working the steps is important for my recovery. My goal is not just to stay sober, but to get better.

The cheesy slogans do annoy me a lot, because they don't really answer the deep questions or deal with the real issues.

For instance, when I was upset about inappropriate things that some of the men were saying in meetings, my sponsor would say, "Remember that some are sicker than others." Okay that doesn't help. Maybe I don't WANT to be around those who are sicker than me and I shouldn't have to be.