alcoholism

noun

al·co·hol·ism ˈal-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce alcoholism (audio)

-kə-hə-

: continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks

: a chronic, a progressive, potentially fatal disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive drinking of alcohol leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction

Note: Alcoholism is typically characterized by the inability to control alcoholic drinking, impairment of the ability to work and socialize, tendency to drink alone and engage in violent behavior, neglect of physical appearance and proper nutrition, alcohol-related illness (such as hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver), and moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms (such as irritability, anxiety, tremors, insomnia, and confusion) upon detoxification.

: acute alcohol poisoning resulting from the usually rapid consumption of excessive alcoholic beverages

Example Sentences

a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism

Recent Examples on the Web The Grammy winner and Stephen Stills’ one-time muse has also struggled with — and written about— her eating disorder, alcoholism, and losing her son to suicide.

Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Her research suggests that such trauma manifests itself in poor health outcomes plainly apparent across Indian Country, including disproportionately high rates of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, alcoholism, and suicide.

Jenna Kunze, ELLE, 28 July 2022 For many, the answer was alcoholism, drug overdose, or suicide.

Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 13 July 2022 Growing up in tiny Silver Cliff, Wisconsin (population 480), where he was raised by his Ojibwe mother alongside an older brother and two younger sisters, Firkus’ home life was marked by poverty, alcoholism, and instability.

Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2022 Winehouse’s troubles include alcoholism, bulimia, self-harm, drug abuse and difficult romantic relationships.

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2022 Daughter Kelly plays a key role, tracing the relationship between George and her mother, Brenda, with an unflinching candor that touches on her mother’s alcoholism, her father’s drug addiction, and the crises and recoveries along the way.

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2022 Zellars made educational presentations for professionals in his field and for the public, on alcoholism, drug addiction and PTSD.

Terry Demio, The Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2022 Anyone who has a passing familiarity with the poor little rich girls of the 20th century can guess how Cunard’s story ends: the sadly archetypal loneliness, alcoholism, and mental imbalance.

Mark Peikert, Town & Country, 10 Mar. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

alcoholism

noun

al·co·hol·ism ˈal-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌliz-əm, -kə-hə- How to pronounce alcoholism (audio)

: continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks

: a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive drinking of alcohol leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction

compare acute alcoholism

单词	alcoholism
释义	alcoholism noun al·co·hol·ism ˈal-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌli-zəm -kə-hə- 1 : continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks 2 a : a chronic, a progressive, potentially fatal disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive drinking of alcohol leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction Note: Alcoholism is typically characterized by the inability to control alcoholic drinking, impairment of the ability to work and socialize, tendency to drink alone and engage in violent behavior, neglect of physical appearance and proper nutrition, alcohol-related illness (such as hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver), and moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms (such as irritability, anxiety, tremors, insomnia, and confusion) upon detoxification. b : acute alcohol poisoning resulting from the usually rapid consumption of excessive alcoholic beverages Synonyms drunkenness insobriety intemperance intemperateness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism Recent Examples on the Web The Grammy winner and Stephen Stills’ one-time muse has also struggled with — and written about— her eating disorder, alcoholism, and losing her son to suicide. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Her research suggests that such trauma manifests itself in poor health outcomes plainly apparent across Indian Country, including disproportionately high rates of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, alcoholism, and suicide. Jenna Kunze, ELLE, 28 July 2022 For many, the answer was alcoholism, drug overdose, or suicide. Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 13 July 2022 Growing up in tiny Silver Cliff, Wisconsin (population 480), where he was raised by his Ojibwe mother alongside an older brother and two younger sisters, Firkus’ home life was marked by poverty, alcoholism, and instability. Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2022 Winehouse’s troubles include alcoholism, bulimia, self-harm, drug abuse and difficult romantic relationships. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2022 Daughter Kelly plays a key role, tracing the relationship between George and her mother, Brenda, with an unflinching candor that touches on her mother’s alcoholism, her father’s drug addiction, and the crises and recoveries along the way. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2022 Zellars made educational presentations for professionals in his field and for the public, on alcoholism, drug addiction and PTSD. Terry Demio, The Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2022 Anyone who has a passing familiarity with the poor little rich girls of the 20th century can guess how Cunard’s story ends: the sadly archetypal loneliness, alcoholism, and mental imbalance. Mark Peikert, Town & Country, 10 Mar. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing alcoholism anti-alcoholism anti-alcoholism Kids Definition alcoholism noun al·co·hol·ism ˈal-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌliz-əm : continued, uncontrolled, and greater than normal use of alcoholic drinks accompanied by physical and mental dependence on alcohol Medical Definition alcoholism noun al·co·hol·ism ˈal-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌliz-əm, -kə-hə- 1 : continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks 2 : a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive drinking of alcohol leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction Note: Alcoholism is typically characterized by the inability to control alcoholic drinking, impairment of the ability to work and socialize, tendency to drink alone and engage in violent behavior, neglect of physical appearance and proper nutrition, alcohol-related illness (such as hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver), and moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms (such as irritability, anxiety, tremors, insomnia, and confusion) upon detoxification. compare acute alcoholism alcoholism noun as in drunkenness habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance drunkenness intemperance insobriety inebriety intoxication dipsomania dissoluteness intemperateness debauchery bibulousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms sobriety temperance abstinence teetotalism abstention
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