alcohol dependent
/ˈælkəhɔːl dɪˈpendənt/
adjective
- Having a physical or psychological need for alcohol, so that stopping or reducing use causes withdrawal symptoms.
- Being alcohol-dependent can seriously affect a person's health and relationships.
- Doctors diagnosed him as alcohol-dependent after he showed signs of withdrawal.
- The clinic offers support for people who are alcohol-dependent and want to quit.
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