ALCOHOLOPHILIA Meaning and
Definition
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Alcoholophilia is a term derived from the combination of the words "alcohol" and "philia," which typically refers to a strong attraction or preference for something. In the context of alcoholophilia, it specifically relates to a condition characterized by an intense fascination, fixation, or obsession with alcohol consumption.
This term primarily describes individuals who exhibit a deep emotional, psychological, or physical dependence on alcohol. People suffering from alcoholophilia may demonstrate compulsive behaviors and a persistent urge to consume alcoholic beverages, often disregarding the negative consequences associated with excessive or prolonged alcohol use. This condition is typically classified as a subtype of alcohol use disorder or alcoholism.
Alcoholophilia encompasses a range of symptoms and may manifest differently in individuals. These symptoms can include frequent cravings for alcohol, an inability to control alcohol consumption, the neglect of personal or professional responsibilities due to alcohol use, withdrawal symptoms when attempting to quit or reduce alcohol intake, and a tolerance that requires increasingly higher alcohol consumption to achieve the same effects.
It is important to differentiate alcoholophilia from moderate or occasional alcohol consumption, as this condition denotes an excessive and uncontrollable desire for alcohol consumption that negatively impacts an individual's personal, social, and physical well-being. Treatment for alcoholophilia often involves a combination of therapeutic interventions, support groups, counseling, and sometimes medical assistance to help individuals break free from their dependence on alcohol and regain control over their lives.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for ALCOHOLOPHILIA
- zlcoholophilia
- slcoholophilia
- wlcoholophilia
- qlcoholophilia
- akcoholophilia
- apcoholophilia
- aocoholophilia
- alxoholophilia
- alvoholophilia
- alfoholophilia
- aldoholophilia
- alciholophilia
- alckholophilia
- alclholophilia
- alcpholophilia
- alc0holophilia
- alc9holophilia
- alcogolophilia
- alcobolophilia
- alconolophilia
Etymology of ALCOHOLOPHILIA
The word "alcoholophilia" does not have an established or widely recognized etymology. It appears to be a combination of two distinct components: "alcohol" and "philia".
1. "Alcohol" is derived from the Arabic word "al-kuḥūl" (الكحول), which originally referred to a fine powdered antimony used as a cosmetic eyeliner. Over time, the term was extended to include the distillation process and alcoholic beverages in general. The word entered English in the late 16th century through Medieval Latin and Middle French, taking on its current meaning of a psychoactive substance found in various alcoholic drinks.
2. "Philia" is a Greek suffix derived from "phílos" (φίλος), meaning "love" or "friendship". It is commonly used to denote a strong affinity or attraction towards something.
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