alcoholism
gb/ˈælkəhˌɔlˌɪzəm/ us/ˈælkəhˌɔlˌɪzəm/
C1
Inglés
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
C1
state
1
addiction to drinking alcohol
a serious problem where someone cannot stop drinking alcohol
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has alcoholism; suffer from alcoholism; alcoholism in [someone]
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse alcoholism (the condition) with an alcoholic (a person with the condition) or alcohol (the drink/substance).
Sinónimos
alcohol addiction (More direct and less medical-sounding.)
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alcohol dependence (More clinical; often used in healthcare contexts.)
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alcohol use disorder (Current medical/diagnostic term; broader and more specific in clinical use.)
Antónimos
sobriety (The state of not drinking alcohol, especially after a period of problem drinking.)
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abstinence (The practice of not drinking alcohol at all.)
Colocaciones
severe alcoholism
|chronic alcoholism
|alcoholism treatment
|suffer from alcoholism
|struggle with alcoholism
|battle alcoholism
|alcoholism recovery
|alcoholism relapse
|alcoholism support group
|alcoholism runs in the family
Temas
health
|medicine
|addiction
|mental_health
Ejemplos
- After years of hiding his drinking, he finally admitted he had alcoholism and asked for help.
- Alcoholism can damage relationships as well as physical and mental health.
- She entered a program to address her alcoholism and rebuild her life.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Alcoholism is a serious illness.
- He got help for alcoholism.
Sustantivo
C1
state
2
a widespread drinking problem
problem drinking in a community or society
Patrón de uso:
alcoholism in [place/group]; rates of alcoholism; alcoholism among [group]
Error frecuente:
In this sense, alcoholism refers to the issue in general, not one person’s diagnosis.
Sinónimos
problem drinking (Broader and less diagnostic; can include less severe patterns.)
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alcohol abuse (Common in general speech, though less preferred as a clinical label.)
Antónimos
temperance (Moderation or avoidance of alcohol at a social level.)
Colocaciones
rates of alcoholism
|alcoholism in the community
|youth alcoholism
|alcoholism among adults
|alcoholism and poverty
|alcoholism prevention
|alcoholism awareness
|alcoholism research
|alcoholism statistics
|alcoholism-related harm
Temas
society
|health
|public_policy
|statistics
Ejemplos
- The report links unemployment and alcoholism in several regions.
- Local leaders funded programs aimed at reducing alcoholism among teenagers.
- Researchers studied how advertising affects alcoholism rates.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The city is trying to reduce alcoholism.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
alcoholism
AFI
GB/ˈælkəhˌɔlˌɪzəm/
US/ˈælkəhˌɔlˌɪzəm/
Sílabas y acento
al - co - hol - ism (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: alcoholism
- Plural: alcoholism, alcoholisms
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
alcohol use disorder
1/ˈælkəhˌɑl jˈus dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
clinical term for alcoholism
a medical name for serious problem drinking
Ejemplos
- He was diagnosed with alcohol use disorder after repeated attempts to cut back failed.
- The clinic offers counseling for alcohol use disorder and related mental health issues.
chronic alcoholism
1/kɹˈɑnɪk ˈælkəhˌɔlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
long-term severe alcoholism
alcoholism that lasts a long time
Ejemplos
- Years of chronic alcoholism had damaged his liver.
- The program specializes in helping people with chronic alcoholism.
family history of alcoholism
1/fˈæmɪli hˈɪstɚi əv ˈælkəhˌɔlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
alcoholism among relatives
alcoholism in your family
Ejemplos
- Because of a family history of alcoholism, he chooses not to drink.
- The doctor asked about any family history of alcoholism or other addictions.
functional alcoholism
1/fˈʌŋkʃənəl ˈælkəhˌɔlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
appearing to cope while addicted
alcoholism in someone who still seems to live normally
Ejemplos
- Her friends didn’t realize she was dealing with functional alcoholism until she asked for help.
- The article describes how functional alcoholism can be easy to hide.
in recovery from alcoholism
1/ˈɪn ɹɪkˈʌvɚi fɹˈʌm ˈælkəhˌɔlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
working to stay sober
trying to stay healthy after alcoholism
Ejemplos
- She has been in recovery from alcoholism for three years.
- In recovery from alcoholism, he avoids places where heavy drinking is common.
treatment for alcoholism
1/tɹˈitmənt fɚ ˈælkəhˌɔlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
help to stop drinking
help and care for alcoholism
Ejemplos
- He decided to seek treatment for alcoholism after a health scare.
- Many people need long-term support after treatment for alcoholism.