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al·co·hol·ism
 alcoholism
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a disease caused by the habit of drinking too much alcohol. Alcoholism is characterized by a strong desire to drink alcohol, difficulties in behaving properly, and troubling effects when alcohol use is stopped.
- similar words:
- addiction
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