have an alcohol problem

have an alcohol problem
have an alcohol problem & have a drinking problem
Euph. to be a drunkard. •

He has an alcohol problem. It got so bad that he almost lost his job.

If you have a drinking problem, our clinic can help.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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