opiumism
/ˈoʊpiəˌmɪzəm/
noun
- A medical condition caused by long-term use of opium, including addiction and health problems.
- Doctors in the 19th century wrote about opiumism as a growing public health issue.
- Opiumism can lead to severe weight loss and mental confusion.
- The patient was treated for opiumism after years of using the drug.
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