= intemperance, n. 3 (But always with qualification.)

spec. Immoderate indulgence in intoxicating drink; addiction to the use of intoxicants.

Addictedness to drinking; tippling.

A morbid and insatiable craving for alcohol, often of a paroxysmal character. Also applied to persistent drunkenness, and formerly to the delirium…

(cf. bibulous, adj. 1 2).

Originally: consumption of alcohol (ethanol), esp. when excessive and producing drunkenness or illness; acute or chronic intoxication from…

Originally: †morbid craving for alcohol, dipsomania (obsolete). In later use: excessive consumption of water, polydipsia; (also) water…

The condition of an inebriate; the habit of drunkenness.

any of various problems associated with alcohol consumption; spec. = drinking problem n. at drinking, n. compounds 3.

the habitual and excessive use of alcohol for its intoxicating effects.

A passion for wine. Formerly: spec. a mania or craving for alcohol, dipsomania; (also) the mania resulting from intoxication, delirium tremens.

addiction to alcoholic liquor; the drink habit.

Addiction to tippling.

an addiction to alcohol, a tendency towards alcoholism (sometimes used euphemistically); see problem, n. 3c.

the excessive use, or misuse, of any substance for its intoxicating, stimulant, or narcotic effects; the abuse of alcohol or (esp. illegal) drugs.