alcohological (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌælkəˈhɒlədʒɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to the study of alcohol, its effects, and related social and medical issues. This field combines psychology, sociology, and medicine to address alcohol dependence and abuse.
Examples
The alcohological clinic provided counseling and treatment for patients struggling with alcoholism.
Alcohological research has led to a better understanding of the genetic factors contributing to alcohol dependence.
How to Use alcohological
- alcohological research (noun phrase)
- study of alcohol's effects and related issues — "The university's alcohological research team published a paper on the genetic factors of alcoholism."
- alcohological treatment (noun phrase)
- therapy or intervention for alcohol dependence — "The clinic offered alcohological treatment, including counseling and medication."
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