Dipsomaniac
/ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Used to describe a serious health issue related to alcohol dependency. 
After years of struggle, he was diagnosed as a dipsomaniac.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a strong negative judgment, suggesting inability to control drinking. 
Her dipsomaniac behavior ruined many family gatherings.
Pro Tip 3/3Extreme Condition
Refers to a more severe condition than casual or social drinking habits. 
The character in the novel is a tragic dipsomaniac who loses everything.