His alcohol problem was a form of escapism. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
OK, call it escapism from the reality of what was happening in Massachusetts, if you must. From Wordnik.com. [Chris Weigant: The "Let Obama Be Obama" Moment] Reference
To me, 'escapism' is akin to a 'popcorn' flick, something that doesn't take a lot of effort to enjoy. From Wordnik.com. [Summer SF Escapism] Reference
So yes escapism is more popular than hard science fiction. From Wordnik.com. [Fantasy, Science Fiction and Escapism | Solar Flare: Science Fiction News] Reference
On the other hand, when times are tough escapism is always profitable. From Wordnik.com. [MIND MELD: How will Science Fiction Weather the Recession?] Reference
This "management by escapism" is usually a manifestation of a fearful and insecure society. From Wordnik.com. [Jukebox on Wheels] Reference
My escapism is the free videos of short gymnastics clips. From Wordnik.com. [Firedoglake » Late Nite FDL: Mining for YouTube Gold] Reference
We see pretty much the same thing nowadays, just more technical and pervasive, but the escapism is the same. From Wordnik.com. [AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed] Reference
Yes, this is that "escapism" thing of which people speak. From Wordnik.com. [April 29th, 2006] Reference
I've been going on about 'escapism', and how little it actually means. From Wordnik.com. [I'm Also Fairly Certain that "One-Dimensional Storyline" is a Malapropism] Reference
I'm sure what I call 'escapism' is quite a bit different from what others do. From Wordnik.com. [Neth Space] Reference
For one thing, the band's definition of "escapism" has always been a little bit murky. From Wordnik.com. [Public Enemy Takes It to the Net] Reference
I think part of the problem also lies with the assumption of what the word 'escapism' means. From Wordnik.com. [Neth Space] Reference
There is no "escapism" in the infotainment media anymore. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
Perhaps the time when that kind of escapism is possible has gone. From Wordnik.com. [The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed] Reference
It isn't so much about "escapism" as it is about the price of gas. From Wordnik.com. [Second Thoughts] Reference
The journals by both were simply "escapism" and a "collection of thoughts". From Wordnik.com. [The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed] Reference
The poorer you are, the more you need the kind of escapism only they can provide. From Wordnik.com. [Cinema Blend Feeds] Reference
"I think audiences were looking for a different kind of escapism," Dergarabedian said. From Wordnik.com. [NY Daily News] Reference
Our "dumbing down" thanks to the "escapism" found in television and other electronic media in general. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
"Music has always been a kind of escapism or balm for the emotions when life becomes difficult," says Douglass. From Wordnik.com. [post-gazette.com - News] Reference
They're just looking for a kind of escapism, and the stuff that rises to the top embodies that artificial persona. From Wordnik.com. [Junk - Latest Happenings] Reference
Almost a guarantee that there will be no life changing reading going on here, unless you have never tried 'escapism'. From Wordnik.com. [Screw Bronze!] Reference
"escapism" has an undeserved negative connotation. From Wordnik.com. [Bookspotcentral] Reference
'escapism' into a fantasy 'world' that was more desirable. From Wordnik.com. [Anarkismo.net] Reference
Unidentified Man #1: Yeah, I mean I love, you know, escapism. From Wordnik.com. ['Completely Hollywood': 197 Films, Abridged] Reference
But escapism, in this particular case, was escaping realities. From Wordnik.com. [‘No Choice’] Reference
Chinese audiences are looking for escapism, not heavy thinking. From Wordnik.com. [Home Movies] Reference
Israel should learn that escapism is not a productive strategy. From Wordnik.com. [‘No Choice’] Reference
What would summer escapism be, traditional studio thinking goes, without mass carnage?. From Wordnik.com. [Movies: Summer Escapes] Reference
In these times we live in, it's good to have a bit of escapism. 3 The perils of the Internet. From Wordnik.com. [9/11: A Special Slide Show] Reference
People gathered together in communal escapism to share adventure, excitement, laughter, romance. From Wordnik.com. ['80s Nostalgia? M-M-Max Headroom Is Now On DVD] Reference
Lyrically, he combines his penchant for Misty Mountain escapism with the realities of war and governmental hypocrisy. From Wordnik.com. [OOOH, YEAH. OOOH-OOH, YEAH.] Reference
Most people who watch "The X-Files" or "Star Trek" or saw the rerelease of "Star Wars" are simply looking for escapism. From Wordnik.com. [Strangers In A Strange Land] Reference
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