alcoholism
al·co·ho·lism
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
Origin
From alcohol + -ism.
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