opiumism

[ oh-pee-uh-miz-uh m ]
/ 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.

Origin of opiumism

opium + -ism

Words nearby opiumism

opium, opium den, opium poppy, opium war, opium wars, opiumism, opm, opole, oporto, opossum, opossum block

British Dictionary definitions for opiumism

opiumism
/ (ˈəʊpɪəˌmɪzəm) /

noun

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