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opiumism

American

[oh-pee-uh-miz-uhm] / ˈoʊ pi əˌmɪz əm /

noun

the addictive use of opium as a stimulant or intoxicant.
the pathological condition caused by the addictive use of opium.

opiumism British

/ ˈəʊpɪəˌmɪzəm /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of opiumism

opium + -ism

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