Words Like ALCOHOLISM

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ALCOHOLISM.

5 Alternative Words Similar to alcoholism

1 Inebriation Noun      Synonym Words Like Inebriation
2 Drunkenness Noun      Synonym Words Like Drunkenness
3 Cacoethes Noun      Synonym Words Like Cacoethes
4 Mania Noun      Synonym Words Like Mania
5 Passion Noun      Synonym Words Like Passion

7 definitions of alcoholism

1 A diseased condition of the system, brought about by the continued use of alcoholic liquors.
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
3 an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
4 A disorder characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological harm and impaired social and vocational functioning. Also called alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence.
5 In pathology, the effects of excessive use of alcoholic drinks.
6 A chronic disease caused by addiction to alcohol, leading to a deterioration in health and social functioning.
7 Acute alcohol poisoning.
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