Benjamin Rush,a physician who also signed the Declaration of Independence,was the first to
A)produce bourbon whiskey.
B)refer to alcohol addiction as a disease.
C)recommend brandy after meals to aid digestion.
D)suggest that red wine reduces the risk of heart attacks.

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Benjamin Rush was one of the first physicians to view alcohol addiction as a medical condition rather than a moral failing, a view that eventually led to the establishment of Alcoholics Anonymous and modern alcohol addiction treatment programs.

Benjamin Rush,a Physician Who Also Signed the Declaration of Independence,was