Alcoholism vs. Dipsomania

Alcoholismnoun

A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.

Alcoholismnoun

(pathology) Acute alcohol poisoning.

Alcoholismnoun

A diseased condition of the system, brought about by the continued use of alcoholic liquors.

Alcoholismnoun

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

Alcoholismnoun

an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess

Alcoholismnoun

addiction to the consumption of alcoholic drink; alcohol dependency

Alcoholism

Alcoholism is, broadly, any drinking of alcohol that results in significant mental or physical health problems. Alcoholism is not a recognized diagnostic entity.

Dipsomanianoun

(disease) Addiction to alcohol.

Dipsomanianoun

Specifically periodic alcoholism, characterized by bouts of heavy drinking rather than continuous indulgence in alcohol.

Dipsomanianoun

A morbid an uncontrollable craving (often periodic) for drink, esp. for alcoholic liquors; also improperly used to denote acute and chronic alcoholism.

Dipsomanianoun

an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess

Dipsomanianoun

alcoholism, specifically in a form characterized by intermittent bouts of craving for alcohol.

Dipsomania

Dipsomania is a historical term describing a medical condition involving an uncontrollable craving for alcohol. In the 19th century, the term dipsomania was used to refer to a variety of alcohol-related problems, most of which are known today as alcohol use disorder.