Methyphobia
Fear of alcohol (fear of alcoholic beverages and their effects).
Methyphobia
Fear of alcohol (fear of alcoholic beverages and their effects).
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Examples
"Methyphobia led him to refuse social drinking and to avoid gatherings with alcohol."
"Her methyphobia developed after witnessing addiction issues in family."
Mnemonic Trick
Methy- like 'methanol/meth' (remember alcohol) — picture drinks as threat.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of alcohol, social anxiety, distress when offered drinks, moral/religious or trauma-linked avoidance."
Etymology
From Greek methy = wine/alcohol + phobos = fear.
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