Alcoholism Vocabulary

noun an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks

• Dipsomania is a medical condition characterized by uncontrollable alcohol craving.
• She jokingly referred to her love for wine as dipsomania.
• Some people think dipsomania is just an excuse to drink excessively.
• His dipsomania for adventure led him to travel the world.

noun A person who consumes alcohol excessively and regularly

• He was known among his colleagues as a hard drinker, often staying at the bar long after everyone else had left.
• My uncle is a hard drinker - he can outdrink anyone at family gatherings.
• I heard Jake is a real hard drinker, always partying till the early hours of the morning.
• Her love for adventure was like that of a hard drinker, always seeking the next thrill.