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Alcoholism
Definition
Alcoholism is a disease that causes people to become addicted to alcohol and make it difficult to stop drinking even if it causes problems in their lives.
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- alcoholism treatment
- alcoholism recovery
- alcoholism statistics
- alcoholism rates
- alcoholism symptoms
- alcoholism causes
- alcoholism support
Word family
noun alcoholism
adjective alcoholic
Usage note
Alcoholism is a serious medical condition. While 'alcoholic' can be used as a noun, it is often considered stigmatizing; 'person with alcoholism' or 'person with alcohol dependence' is preferred.
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Example sentences
- Alcoholism can lead to serious health problems.
- My uncle has been struggling with alcoholism for years.
- Alcoholism is a serious issue that affects many people.
- She recognized that she had a problem with alcoholism and sought help.
- Alcoholism can cause problems in relationships and at work.
Quotes
"Alcoholism is a disease, and we need to treat it as such." - Harold Hughes
"Alcoholism is a devastating disease that can tear families apart." - Maurice Saatchi
"Alcoholism is a disease of the whole person." - Maurice Gelinas
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