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   Al·co·hol·ic

   /ˌalkəˈhôlik/

   

   adjective

   • 1. containing or relating to alcoholic liquor: "beer is their favorite alcoholic drink"
   • ▪ caused by the excessive consumption of alcohol: "alcoholic liver disease"
   • 2. affected with alcoholism: "his alcoholic daughter was the cause of his anxiety"

   noun

   • 1. a person affected with alcoholism.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from alcohol + -ic.

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. www.everydayhealth.com › alcoholism › guideWhat Is Alcoholism? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment ...

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   Jan 20, 2023 · According to the DSM-5, in order to be diagnosed with AUD, you must experience at least 2 of the following 11 symptoms within a year: [ 1] Having to drink more than normal to get the desired ...

3. www.caron.org › addiction-101 › alcohol-addictionThe 6 Types of Alcoholics (And How to Identify Them)

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   An alcoholic is someone who has developed an alcohol dependence and is experiencing physical and psychological cravings, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms when trying to cut down or quit. Understanding the “Alcoholic” Stigma. The terms “alcoholism” and “alcoholic” carry a heavy stigma that can discourage individuals from seeking help.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › alcoholicALCOHOLIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. of, relating to, or of the nature of alcohol: The fermented milk has a mildly alcoholic flavor. containing or using alcohol: The bar serves beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages. caused by alcohol: alcoholic fermentation. of or like a person with alcoholism or alcohol use disorder:

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALCOHOLIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun [ C ] us / ˌæl.kəˈhɑː.lɪk / uk / ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk / ( slang alky); (alkie, us / ˈæl.ki / uk / ˈæl.ki /) C2. a person who is unable to give up the habit of drinking alcohol very often and in large amounts. Synonym.

6. www.verywellhealth.com › alcoholism-7643004Alcoholism: Terms to Know, Common Signs, Intervention

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   Sep 15, 2023 · What Is It? AUD Symptoms. When Is It Alcoholism? Effects on Others. Treatment. "Alcoholism" and "alcohol abuse" are terms people use when referring to alcohol use disorder (AUD), a widespread issue in the United States. It affects 12.1% of males 12 and older and 9.1% of females in the same age group.

7. www.psychologytoday.com › intl › basicsAlcoholism | Psychology Today

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   Alcoholism most often refers to alcohol use disorder—a problematic pattern of drinking that leads to impairment or distress—which can be characterized as mild, moderate, or severe based on the...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALCOHOLISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the condition of being unable to stop drinking too much alcohol, often causing you to be unable to live and work in society.