Alcoholism and Dependence

Alcoholism

Alcoholism noun - Habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants.
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Dependence and alcoholism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dependence" instead a noun "Alcoholism".

Nearby Words: alcohol, alcoholic

Dependence

Dependence noun - A physiological need for certain drugs.
Usage example: acquired a dependence on prescription painkillers following back surgery

Alcoholism and dependence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alcoholism" instead a noun "Dependence".

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Dependence and Alcoholism. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/alcoholism/dependence
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Dependence or Alcoholism. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/alcoholism/dependence.
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