Rehabilitation nursing might focus on patients suffering from mental illness or substance abuse. Rehabilitation nurses work closely with other members of the patient's health care team for goal setting. Rehabilitation nurses often work one-on-one with patients.
Full Definition of ALCOHOLISM. 1. : continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks. 2. a: poisoning by alcohol b: a chronic disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive drinking of alcohol leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction.
(dÊÉªn) n. 1. (Brewing) an alcoholic drink obtained by distillation and rectification of the grain of malted barley, rye, or maize, flavoured with juniper berries. 2. (Brewing) any of various grain spirits flavoured with other fruit or aromatic essences: sloe gin. 3. (Brewing) an alcoholic drink made from any rectified spirit.