noun
- people who suffer from alcoholism; individuals who have a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol
Usage: plural form of alcoholic
Examples
- The support group helps alcoholics recover from their addiction.
- Many alcoholics struggle to maintain relationships due to their drinking.
- The treatment center specializes in helping alcoholics get sober.
- Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide.
- Some alcoholics require medical supervision during detox.
- The study examined the brain chemistry of recovering alcoholics.