Words Like ALCOHOLISM
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to ALCOHOLISM.
    
    
    
        
            5 Alternative Words Similar to alcoholism
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        7 definitions of alcoholism
           
        
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        A diseased condition of the system, brought about by the continued use of alcoholic liquors.
    
    
    
 
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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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        an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
    
    
    
 
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        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.
    
    
    
 
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        In pathology, the effects of excessive use of alcoholic drinks.
    
    
    
 
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        A chronic disease caused by addiction to alcohol, leading to a deterioration in health and social functioning.
    
    
    
 
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        Acute alcohol poisoning.