Alcoholism

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. 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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  • n. A chronic disease caused by addiction to alcohol, leading to a deterioration in health and social functioning.
  • n. Acute alcohol poisoning.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A diseased condition of the system, brought about by the continued use of alcoholic liquors.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In pathology, the effects of excessive use of alcoholic drinks.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. 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
  • n. an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
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