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habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism

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Recent Examples of alcoholism Didion was concerned about Quintana and her struggles with depression and alcoholism, but she was preoccupied, too, with aging, with creative fulfillment, with the complex dynamics of their family. Joan Didion, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025 His descent into alcoholism and long path to sobriety is a clear subtext. Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025 The play is an alcoholism drama that explores the relationship between a newly sober 12-step programme attendee, Luka, played by Jack Lowden, with his sponsor and veteran of the program, James, played by Freeman. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025 Similar to her character, who battled with alcoholism and emotional issues, the Pennsylvania native's internal struggles slowly began surfacing publicly. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alcoholism

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“Alcoholism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcoholism. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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