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ALCOHOL ADDICTION

\ˈalkəhˌɒl ɐdˈɪkʃən], \ˈalkəhˌɒl ɐdˈɪkʃən], \ˈa_l_k_ə_h_ˌɒ_l ɐ_d_ˈɪ_k_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of ALCOHOL ADDICTION

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Habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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