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   alcoholism

   /ˈalkəhɒlɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. addiction to the consumption of alcoholic drink; alcohol dependency: "he had a long history of depression, drug abuse, and alcoholism"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from alcohol + ism.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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