alcoholism
/'ælkəhɔlizm/
Definition
- 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
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an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
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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
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