Psychopathology can be thought of as the study of mental illness, mental distress, and abnormal or maladaptive behavior. It can also be used as a term to denote behaviors or experiences which are indicative of mental illness, even if they do not constitute a formal diagnosis. With this being said, how would you conceptualize this concept in regard to drug and/or alcohol addiction? How would you explain these concepts to a partner of a client you are treating for addictions who just "does not get" that "something is wrong" with alcoholism?