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Noun
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The actor was struggling with alcoholism and took a hiatus from acting in the mid-2000s.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
16 May 2025 -
Though Lou had initially been her right-hand man, his battle with alcoholism and his desire to make a name for himself in the music business led to his retreat from the family business.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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But Rue’s story is rooted in addiction, mental illness, and survival—more reflective of an adult world than the everyday experiences of Black teens.—
Krysta Hawkins,
Vogue,
18 May 2025
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“Morphinism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphinism. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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