alcoholic
Pronunciation: [ˌæl.kəˈhɑː.lɪk]
Word
Context: “substance use”
(noun) a person who has a strong need to drink alcohol often. They may find it hard to stop drinking, even if it causes problems in their life.
Example
He attended meetings to support himself as an alcoholic.
Example
She is working on her health and has never been an alcoholic.
Example
Do you know someone who might be an alcoholic?
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