drinking problem
Struggle with booze
A drinking problem is a pattern of alcohol consumption that causes harm—to health, relationships, work, or daily functioning.
The phrase often serves as a softer alternative to "alcoholic" or "alcoholism," acknowledging trouble without implying complete dependence: He won't admit he has a drinking problem.
Sometimes used with dark humor: I don't have a drinking problem—I drink, I get drunk, I fall down, no problem.
- alcohol intoxicationBodily impairment from drinking
- intemperanceHabitual lack of restraint
- overconsumptionExcessive use of resources
- hitting the bottleDrinking alcohol excessively
- compulsiveUnable to stop oneself
alcoholism · intoxication · liquid courage · sober · falling off the wagon · bottle · dipsomaniac · blackouts · lost weekend · inebriate · bender · hair of the dog · denial · liver damage · addictive · rock bottom · cry for help · job loss
drinking problemsobriety
Unimpaired mental state
teetotalism · abstinence · temperance · non-drinker · social drinking
drinking problemself-control
Ability to restrain impulses
moderation · clean living · self-discipline · healthy lifestyle · discipline
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