alcoholism
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and a physical or emotional dependence on alcohol. It is a serious condition that involves a preoccupation with alcohol and continued use despite resulting problems.
Beispiele
3 von 5He sought professional help to manage his alcoholism after it began affecting his performance at work.
He sought professional help to manage his alcoholism after it began affecting his performance at work.
The study examines the physiological impact of long-term alcoholism on the central nervous system.
The study examines the physiological impact of long-term alcoholism on the central nervous system.
Beating alcoholism isn't just about stopping the drinks; it's about changing your whole mindset.
Beating alcoholism isn't just about stopping the drinks; it's about changing your whole mindset.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Remember that the suffix '-ism' often denotes a condition, system, or disease (like 'magnetism' or 'autism'). Alcohol-ism is the condition caused by alcohol.
Schnelles Quiz
The doctor explained that ____ is a complex disease that requires both medical and psychological intervention.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: alcoholism
Beispiele
He sought professional help to manage his alcoholism after it began affecting his performance at work.
everydayHe sought professional help to manage his alcoholism after it began affecting his performance at work.
The study examines the physiological impact of long-term alcoholism on the central nervous system.
formalThe study examines the physiological impact of long-term alcoholism on the central nervous system.
Beating alcoholism isn't just about stopping the drinks; it's about changing your whole mindset.
informalBeating alcoholism isn't just about stopping the drinks; it's about changing your whole mindset.
Sociological research suggests a strong correlation between systemic poverty and higher rates of alcoholism.
academicSociological research suggests a strong correlation between systemic poverty and higher rates of alcoholism.
Our corporate wellness program provides confidential resources for employees struggling with alcoholism.
businessOur corporate wellness program provides confidential resources for employees struggling with alcoholism.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
struggle with alcoholism
struggle with alcoholism
high-functioning alcoholism
high-functioning alcoholism
the road to recovery
the road to recovery
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Alcoholism is the noun referring to the condition or disease, while alcoholic can be an adjective or a noun referring to the person suffering from the condition.
Nutzungshinweise
In modern clinical settings, the term 'alcohol use disorder' (AUD) is often preferred over 'alcoholism' for its precision, though 'alcoholism' remains the standard term in general conversation.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use the adjective 'alcoholic' when they should use the noun 'alcoholism' (e.g., saying 'He suffers from alcoholic' instead of 'He suffers from alcoholism').
Merkhilfe
Remember that the suffix '-ism' often denotes a condition, system, or disease (like 'magnetism' or 'autism'). Alcohol-ism is the condition caused by alcohol.
Wortherkunft
Coined in 1849 by the Swedish physician Magnus Huss, derived from 'alcohol' and the Greek-based suffix '-ismus' (state or condition).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many cultures, alcoholism is increasingly viewed as a medical disease rather than a character flaw, often supported by global 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous.
Schnelles Quiz
The doctor explained that ____ is a complex disease that requires both medical and psychological intervention.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: alcoholism
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