Alcoholism Definition & Meaning

alcoholism
noun
  1. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
  2. an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess

"Alcoholism" in song lyrics

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  • "He was broke from the blow plus the alcoholism"
    Apathy — Same Ol', Same Ol'
  • "getting the fda shot for alcoholism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "children and alcoholism"
    AOL — AOL

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