alcoholism

/'ælkəhɔlizm/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A chronic disorder characterized by a strong, persistent desire to consume alcoholic beverages to excess: It refers to a condition where an individual has an uncontrollable urge to drink alcohol heavily and frequently.
    • Physical and psychological dependence on alcohol: It involves a state where the body adapts to the presence of alcohol, leading to tolerance, withdrawal symptoms when drinking stops, and a loss of control over consumption, often resulting in health, social, and occupational problems.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • His struggle with alcoholism began in his early twenties.
    • The clinic specializes in treating alcoholism and other addictions.
    • Chronic alcoholism can lead to severe liver damage.
Advanced Usage
  • "to suffer from alcoholism": to have the medical condition of alcohol dependence.
    • She has been suffering from alcoholism for a decade.
  • "to treat/cure alcoholism": to provide medical or therapeutic intervention for the disorder.
    • There is no simple cure for alcoholism, but recovery is possible with support.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alcoholic (noun): A person who suffers from alcoholism.
    • He is a recovering alcoholic.
  • Alcohol (noun): The addictive substance central to the disorder.
    • The main component in beer, wine, and spirits is alcohol.
Synonyms
  • Alcohol dependence: The state of being physically or psychologically reliant on alcohol.
  • Alcohol use disorder (AUD): A clinical term encompassing a range of drinking problems, including alcoholism.
Related Phrases
  • "battle with alcoholism": a common phrase describing the effort to overcome the addiction.
    • He publicly discussed his long battle with alcoholism.
  • "risk factors for alcoholism": elements that increase the likelihood of developing the disorder.
    • Genetics and environment are both risk factors for alcoholism.
Noun
  1. an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
  2. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ chứa "alcoholism"

Từ có nhắc đến "alcoholism"