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alcoholism

/ˈæl.kə.hɒl.ɪ.zəm/

/ˈæl.kə.hɑːl.ɪ.zəm/

alcoholismnoun

Translations

Alcoholism is a serious disease that affects many families.

Алкоголизм - это серьезное заболевание, которое затрагивает многие семьи.

Definitions

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

His struggle with alcoholism affected his personal and professional life.

A condition resulting from the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological dependence.

The support group helps individuals cope with the challenges of alcoholism.

Synonyms

alcohol dependency

alcohol abuse

alcohol addiction

alcoholismadjective

/ˈæl.kə.hɒl.ɪ.zəm/

/ˈæl.kə.hɑːl.ɪ.zəm/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to alcoholism.

Definitions

Relating to or associated with alcoholism.

The clinic offers specialized alcoholism treatment programs.