alcoholism
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alcoholism
A pathological dependence on alcohol, considered an addictive disorder.
Alkoholismus ist eine ernstzunehmende Krankheit, die professionelle Hilfe erfordert.
Alcoholism is a serious illness that requires professional help.
The word ends in '-ismus' (-ism). This ending comes from Greek and is often used in German for doctrines, worldviews, or, as here, for medical conditions and clinical pictures.
Der Suffix -ismus hilft, viele Fachbegriffe zu erkennen.
The suffix -ismus helps identify many technical terms.
'Alkoholismus' (alcoholism) is the official medical term. Using this word emphasizes that it is a recognized illness and not just a bad habit.
In der Therapie lernt er, mit seinem Alkoholismus umzugehen.
In therapy, he is learning to deal with his alcoholism.
Common verbs in this context are 'an Alkoholismus leiden' (to suffer from alcoholism), 'gegen Alkoholismus kämpfen' (to fight against alcoholism), or 'Alkoholismus behandeln' (to treat alcoholism).
Viele Menschen kämpfen jahrelang gegen ihren Alkoholismus.
Many people fight against their alcoholism for years.
