Alcoholics

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Alcoholics

Alcoholics (/ˌæl.kəˈhɔː.lɪks/), derived from the word alcohol and the suffix -ic, refers to individuals who suffer from Alcoholism, a chronic disease characterized by an inability to control or abstain from alcohol consumption despite its negative effects on their health and social standing.

Etymology

The term "Alcoholic" is derived from the word "Alcohol" which comes from the Arabic "al-kuḥl" meaning 'the kohl', in reference to the method of extraction. The suffix "-ic" is derived from the Latin "-icus" and the Greek "-ikos", used to form adjectives of belonging or relating to.

Related Terms

  • Alcoholism: A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with 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 previous psychiatric diagnosis in which an individual is physically or psychologically dependent upon alcohol.
  • Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: A set of symptoms that can occur following a reduction in alcohol use after a period of excessive drinking.
  • Alcohol Intoxication: A physiological state that occurs when a person has a high level of ethanol (alcohol) in their blood.
  • Alcohol Dehydrogenase: An enzyme group that metabolizes alcohol and other substances in the body.

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