Alcoholic
Alcoholic
Alcoholic (/ˌæl.kəˈhɔː.lɪk/) is a term that refers to an individual who suffers from alcoholism, a chronic disease characterized by an inability to control or abstain from consuming alcohol. The term can also refer to a beverage that contains alcohol.
Etymology
The term "alcoholic" is derived from the word "alcohol," which comes from the Arabic "al-kuhl," meaning "the kohl." This refers to the process of distillation that was initially used to make cosmetics and was later applied to the production of alcoholic beverages.
Related Terms
- Alcoholism: A chronic disease characterized by an inability to control or abstain from consuming alcohol.
- Alcohol Abuse: A pattern of excessive drinking that results in harm to one's health, interpersonal relationships, or ability to work.
- Alcohol Dependence: A physical or psychological need to drink alcohol.
- Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Symptoms that occur when a person who has been consuming excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis suddenly stops drinking.
- Alcohol Intoxication: A temporary condition that occurs when a person has consumed an excessive amount of alcohol.
- Alcohol-Related Disorders: A range of conditions associated with the consumption of alcohol, including alcoholism, alcohol abuse, and alcohol dependence.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alcoholic
- Wikipedia's article - Alcoholic
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