as in drunkenness
habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism
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Despite tackling heavy themes like mental health struggles, war, and alcoholism, Agbonkonkon never loses sight of character.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
While Laughner died in 1977 from the effects of alcoholism, Pere Ubu continued on, releasing their debut album The Modern Dance in 1978.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
Over the course of several months, Didion wrote meticulously of the sessions, which covered topics like alcoholism, anxiety and her complicated relationship with her daughter, Quintana.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In March 2024, Biggs opened up about his previous health struggles, including his battle with alcoholism.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
While Laughner died in 1977 from the effects of alcoholism, Pere Ubu continued on, releasing their debut album The Modern Dance in 1978.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
Over the course of several months, Didion wrote meticulously of the sessions, which covered topics like alcoholism, anxiety and her complicated relationship with her daughter, Quintana.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In March 2024, Biggs opened up about his previous health struggles, including his battle with alcoholism.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Alcoholism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcoholism. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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