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A dome (from Latin domus) is an architectural element similar to the hollow upper half of a sphere. Domes have been constructed over the centuries from mud, snow, stone, wood, brick, concrete, metal, glass, and plastic. Advancements in mathematics, materials, and production techniques resulted in new dome types. The symbolism associated with domes includes both mortuary and celestial aspects.

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is, broadly, any drinking of alcoholic beverages that results in mental or physical health problems. Medically, alcoholism is considered both a physical and mental illness. Symptoms of alcoholism include drinking large amounts of alcohol over a long time period, having difficulty reducing alcohol consumption, spending large amounts of time acquiring and drinking alcohol, alcohol usage results failing to fulfill responsibilities, social problems, health problems, and risky behavior, withdrawal occurs when stopping, and the person has developed alcohol tolerance.