I'm really confused. Are they different or are they similar? What are the differences between alcoholism and alcohol abuse (if there are any)? Which one is worse?

I'm writing a paper saying that alcoholism is not a disease, and I'd like to know from the people who this it's a disease, shortly, what are the main points that make alcoholism a disease? anyone? thank you. well...lead is also toxic...it can be devastating. so...based on the argument that alcohol is toxic and cause you damage..are we all diseased because we can't take lead? drinking something toxic can cause a disease, but the fact of drinking it is not a disease... what do you think? (ps: personally, i dont know and i dont care...it's just a school project, so I'm just doing my part)

I would like to see your thoughts on this. Some say that it’s a hereditary disease some say you become addicted to it like drugs. Yes it may be different for everyone but would any of you agree that alcoholism can be hereditary?

Looking for recent books written about alcoholism, need some up to date books with recent research on the subject. Does anyone recomend or know of any.