Reply #42: DUIs entail harsh punishments because they endanger other people's lives

[fujiyama]

Also, yes the insurance industry likely makes money off drivers that get DUIs but considering driving under the influence is risky behavior that makes perfect sense.

But while alcoholism itself is an addiction, and addictions can be incredibly difficult to break, it's not a disease in the traditional sense. Addictions can be broken with hard work, commitment, therapy, and will power...and perhaps in some cases, medication. Cancer, AIDS, diabetes, and other diseases cannot be cured by kicking a habit.