"Problem drinkers" refers to individuals who regularly consume alcohol in excessive amounts or have difficulty controlling their alcohol intake, leading to negative consequences in their personal life, relationships, work, or health. Full definition
He said the number of problem drinkers in the legal profession is more than double that of the general population — and he cautioned that even that figure may be an overly conservative estimate. (abajournal.com)
Little is known about liver disruption that may occur in problem drinkers who are not alcohol dependent. (sciencedaily.com)
In 2006 psychologist Rudolf H. Moos of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Stanford University and Bernice S. Moos published results from a 16 - year study of problem drinkers who had tried to quit on their own or who had sought help from AA, professional therapists or, in some cases, both. (scientificamerican.com)