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Meanings of alcoholism in English
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.
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alcoholismo Usage of alcoholism in English
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However, little is known about whether alcoholism also affects rapid, spontaneous processing.
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Currently, no therapeutic options exist to mitigate the pulmonary consequences of alcoholism.
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Dereliction of duty, alcoholism, suicide-suicidebecame almost epidemic among the officer corps.
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Experts attribute it to a mix of poverty, alcoholism and drug violence.
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In 1928 Devant's wife, Marion Melville, died as a result of alcoholism.
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This connection is occasional, in assaults, wounding, and homicide in acute alcoholism.
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Consequently, the neuropsychologic profiles associated with alcoholism are not uniform among individuals.
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Gigino has written a paper upon the connection between alcoholism and crime.
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I prefer to consider myself pro-choice when it comes to treating alcoholism.
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In the place of her father's periodic alcoholism, it was periodic headaches.
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His fame had rested on lechery, alcoholism, reckless driving, and draft evasion.
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Aldrin lapsed into alcoholism and depression, while Armstrong became a virtual recluse.
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His life was complicated by guilt over his sexual needs and alcoholism.
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Russian president Vladimir Putin has said alcoholism is a serious problem in Russia.
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Tobacco use, alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse are also common causes.
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Friedman went on: Inflation is like alcoholism … the good effects come first.
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Alcoholism through the time
Alcoholism across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common