inebriation

as in alcoholism
the condition of being drunk students who seem to think uninhibited inebriation is an essential part of the college experience

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Noun
  • The play is an alcoholism drama that explores the relationship between a newly sober 12-step programme attendee, Luka, played by Jack Lowden, with his sponsor and veteran of the program, James, played by Freeman.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Similar to her character, who battled with alcoholism and emotional issues, the Pennsylvania native's internal struggles slowly began surfacing publicly.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • Back in 2020, Wallen was disinvited from SNL for breaking the show's COVID-19 quarantine protocols the same year he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Haley Joel Osment is speaking out after his arrest for public intoxication at a California ski resort last week, during which bodycam video shows the former child star using an antisemitic slur.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Inebriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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