as in drunkenness
habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism
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Brzezinski, meanwhile, suggested that there was sensitivity about talking about alcoholism.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
But Trump, who lost a brother to alcoholism, reportedly has strong feelings about the disease of addiction.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Yes, this season has primarily revolved around these women re-evaluating their loyalties to one another and Bronwyn’s stellar first season — but also their own real life drama, like Angie speaking beautifully about her mother’s alcoholism and death in last week’s episode.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
And just to hear Saoirse, as somebody that has loved ones that have struggled with alcoholism, talk about what sort of drew her to the material was very interesting and touching.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
But Trump, who lost a brother to alcoholism, reportedly has strong feelings about the disease of addiction.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Yes, this season has primarily revolved around these women re-evaluating their loyalties to one another and Bronwyn’s stellar first season — but also their own real life drama, like Angie speaking beautifully about her mother’s alcoholism and death in last week’s episode.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
And just to hear Saoirse, as somebody that has loved ones that have struggled with alcoholism, talk about what sort of drew her to the material was very interesting and touching.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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