opiumism

[oh-pee-uh-miz-uhm]

noun

1. the addictive use of opium as a stimulant or intoxicant.

2. the pathological condition caused by the addictive use of opium.

opiumism

/ ˈəʊpɪəˌmɪzəm /

noun

1. pathol addiction to opium or a condition resulting from prolonged use of opium

Word History and Origins

Origin of opiumism¹

opium + -ism