Why Is It That Many People Consider Alcoholism to Be

Why is it that many people consider alcoholism to be a form of addiction?

A) Because there are always legal problems associated with such catastrophic misuse of alcohol.
B) Because there is evidence of a neurological impact of the use of alcohol in greater and greater amounts.
C) Because it involves physical dependence as well as the experience of withdrawal symptoms.
D) Because there is a loss of control over the consumption of alcohol that is involved.