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Kiffin arrived in town with a drinking problem and a reputation for drama.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2026 Bonnie ends up admitting herself to rehab and seeking help after developing a drinking problem.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2026 Struggling with a drinking problem, Krusen would play on all of Ten and then immediately be pushed out of the band.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2026 There was some concern that Gonzalez’s father might have a drinking problem.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drinking problem