chronic drunk

Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo applauded the decision, saying his administration has “zero tolerance” for chronic drunk drivers whose reckless actions put themselves and others at risk.

But the portrait of Rachel as a chronic drunk who just might save herself by playing detective is rich and memorable.

Collinsworth. an illiterate telephone lineman, is a chronic drunk, son of a sadist who beat him habitually throughout his childhood.

"Is he a chronic drunk or an occasional drinker?" the detective whispered to Cooper.