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
  • Like many Native American reservations, the people who live there suffer from poverty, alcoholism, dysfunctional families, divorce and many other issues.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
  • Robert Irsay, who also battled alcoholism, was impulsive and meddling, making rash personnel decisions and berating players.
    Ken Belson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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  • Residents voiced concerns over safety and public intoxication during public comment ahead of the decision.
    James Powel, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • However, the deputy noted that the man showed four out of eight indicators of intoxication during the walk and turn test and four out of four indicators during the one leg stand test, the lawsuit said.
    Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
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“Inebriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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