alcoholic abuse
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Definition
Noun: - Excessive consumption of alcohol: The harmful or hazardous use of alcoholic beverages, characterized by drinking in amounts or patterns that cause damage to physical or mental health, or that lead to social problems.
Usage
- This term is used to describe a pattern of drinking that is harmful but may not necessarily meet the clinical criteria for alcohol dependence (alcoholism). It focuses on the and of alcohol consumption.
- It is often discussed in medical, psychological, and social contexts concerning public health and personal well-being.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Context: In some diagnostic frameworks, "alcohol abuse" is a specific category for problematic use that leads to recurrent adverse consequences in major life areas (e.g., work, relationships, legal issues) within a 12-month period.
- As a Modifier: The term can function attributively to describe related concepts.
- The clinic offers an alcoholic abuse counseling program.
Variants and Related Words
- Alcohol abuse: A more common variant with identical meaning. "Alcoholic abuse" specifically uses the adjective "alcoholic" to describe the abuse related to alcohol.
- Substance abuse: A broader category encompassing the harmful use of any psychoactive substance, including alcohol.
- Binge drinking: A pattern of drinking that brings blood alcohol concentration to 0.08% or above, often considered a form of alcoholic abuse.
- Hazardous drinking: A similar term denoting a pattern of alcohol consumption that increases the risk of harmful consequences.
Synonyms
- Alcohol misuse
- Problem drinking
- Harmful use of alcohol
Related Idioms/Phrases
- To have a drinking problem: A common colloquial phrase meaning to engage in alcoholic abuse.
- It was clear he had a drinking problem; it was affecting his job.
Noun
- excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks