Q. Excessive consumption of alcohol is known as

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Solution:

Regular consumption of alcohol either in low concentration (beer, wine 'etc.) or in high concentration (brandy, whisky, rum, gin, vodka etc.) causes dependency on alcohol which is called alcoholism. Alcoholism is addiction, chronic overindulgence and dependence on alcoholic drinks which is often associated with defiant behaviour.