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'''Homosexuality and alcoholism''' are both addictions.<ref>If sexual experiences happen repeatedly with members of the same sex, a homosexual addiction will result. Sex will no longer be a matter of choice and the will, but will become a "must have at any cost" obsession. [http://www.new-life.net/sex2.htm How Sexual Experiences Become Addictions]</ref><ref>Prolonged, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction (alcoholism). Sudden cessation of long term, extensive alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions. [http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/drug_guide/Alcohol Alcohol Addiction | Effects of Alcohol | Facts about Alcohol]</ref>

'''Homosexuality and alcoholism''' are different, because only alcoholism is an addiction.<ref>If sexual experiences happen repeatedly with members of the same sex, a homosexual addiction will result. Sex will no longer be a matter of choice and the will, but will become a "must have at any cost" obsession. [http://www.new-life.net/sex2.htm How Sexual Experiences Become Addictions]</ref><ref>Prolonged, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction (alcoholism). Sudden cessation of long term, extensive alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions. [http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/drug_guide/Alcohol Alcohol Addiction | Effects of Alcohol | Facts about Alcohol]</ref>

Each addiction has its own twelve-step group to help addicts who are "powerless" to stop (see [[Alcoholics Anonymous]]). Professionals treat both addictions as diseases.

Each addiction has its own twelve-step group to help addicts who are "powerless" to stop (see [[Alcoholics Anonymous]]). Professionals treat both addictions as diseases.