as in drunkenness
habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism
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The Emmy-winning actress’ latest arrest comes with several brushes with the law and a years-long struggle with alcoholism, including a drunk driving arrest in 2002 that resulted in her being dropped from CSI: Miami the next year and entering rehab.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
Ballard, who suffered from alcoholism, depression and financial ruin, died at age 32 in 1976.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Beyond his contributions to space exploration, Aldrin has openly shared his struggles with depression and alcoholism, using his experiences to inspire others.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The native New Yorker and two-time Emmy nominee has long contended with health and medical crises, including diabetes, alcoholism and a 2010 kidney transplant, per Rolling Stone.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
Ballard, who suffered from alcoholism, depression and financial ruin, died at age 32 in 1976.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Beyond his contributions to space exploration, Aldrin has openly shared his struggles with depression and alcoholism, using his experiences to inspire others.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The native New Yorker and two-time Emmy nominee has long contended with health and medical crises, including diabetes, alcoholism and a 2010 kidney transplant, per Rolling Stone.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Alcoholism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcoholism. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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