alcoholic abuse meaning

Noun: alcoholic abuse

1. Excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks
   - alcohol abuse, alcoholism abuse

Type of: drug abuse, habit, substance abuse

Encyclopedia: Alcoholic abuse

Examples

1. This took him deeply and the incident is generally considered as the cause of his alcoholic abuse.
2. The decision to notify parents followed the recommendation of a task force set up in 1997 to examine an " environment for alcoholic abuse " on campus.
3. Over the years, missionaries have promoted literacy and hygiene, provided family counseling and dental and medical care, donated school supplies and worked to reduce alcoholic abuse.