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Alcoholism: meaning, definitions and examples

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alcoholism

 

[ หŒรฆl.kษ™หˆhษ’l.ษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

health condition

Alcoholism is a chronic disease characterized by an individual's inability to control or stop drinking despite the negative consequences that may arise. It often leads to physical dependency on alcohol, and can have severe impacts on a person's health, relationships, and social responsibilities. The condition can manifest in various forms, including binge drinking and regular excessive consumption. Effectively addressing alcoholism typically requires a combination of medical treatment, counseling, and support from peers and family.

Synonyms

alcohol abuse, alcohol dependency, drink problem

Examples of usage

  • She struggles with alcoholism and attends support group meetings.
  • Alcoholism can lead to severe health complications.
  • He checked into rehab to address his alcoholism.

Translations

Translations of the word "alcoholism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alcoolismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌเค–เฅ‹เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alkoholismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alkoholisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alkoholizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒซใ‚ณใƒผใƒซไพๅญ˜็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alcoolisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcoholismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alkolizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ์ฝ”์˜ฌ ์ค‘๋…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฏู…ุงู† ุงู„ูƒุญูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alkoholismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alkoholizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…—้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alkoholizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alkรณhรณlismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ™แƒแƒฐแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alkoqolizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alcoholismo

Etymology

The term 'alcoholism' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'alcohol' which itself traces back to the Arabic 'al-kuแธฅl', referring to a finely powdered substance. The use of 'alcohol' evolved to describe distilled substances, specifically ethanol, in the context of spirits and intoxication. The suffix '-ism' indicates a condition or syndrome, thus 'alcoholism' denotes a state or condition related to the excessive consumption of alcohol. As public awareness grew regarding the effects of alcohol on health and society, the term 'alcoholism' came to be recognized formally in medical literature and discussions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This was a time when various temperance movements were also emerging, advocating for reduced or eliminated alcohol consumption due to its perceived social problems. Today, alcoholism is recognized globally as a significant health issue, leading to various therapeutic approaches and initiatives aimed at prevention and recovery.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,615, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.