Alcoholism
Pronunciation: /ˈælkəˌhɔːˌlɪzəm/
Alcoholism (noun)
- A long-term condition where a person cannot control how much alcohol they drink, even when it harms health or life.
- A pattern of heavy drinking that becomes difficult to stop, often causing problems with behaviour, safety, or responsibilities.
Examples
- Alcoholism can damage health and relationships.
- Alcoholism often makes it hard to stop drinking.