disease resembling alcoholism
• (n.) The condition of being poisoned by the excessive use of absinth.
<psychiatry> A nervous and mental disorder resulting from the excessive use of the liqueur, absinthe. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... 
Form of delirium tremens Derives from absinthe a cheap aniseed flavoured spirit which was consumed in abundance in France
Ab'sin·thism noun The condition of being poisoned by the excessive use of absinth. 
Absinthism: The disorder associated with the habitual abuse of absinthe. The symptoms included hallucinations, sleeplessness, tremors, and convulsions. There has been debate over whether absinthism was due to absinthe or the alcohol contained therein. For more information, see: Absinthe.