Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
se refugió (en el alcohol)
English translation:
turned to alcohol
Spanish term
United States
Freelance Translator | English • Spanish
Native in: Spanish 
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Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
se refugió
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Proposed translations
turned to alcohol
"The symptoms are very uncomfortable," says Herbert. "They can lead to social withdrawal, emotional detachment, depression and difficulties in maintaining relationships. Many people turn to alcohol or drugs as a means of coping. "
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish, Spanish to English, and 1 more.
s/he found shelter (in alcohol)
Timely translations
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English, English to French
escaped into alcohol
Jamaica
Translating the Ideas Behind the Words
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s/he found solace in alcohol
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Over the next few years she was relegated to supporting roles which included the Joan ... As she faced further rejection, she found solace in alcohol. ...
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Jennifer Levey
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Thank you Robin. Of course.
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Maria Mastruzzo
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Thank you Maria. Very kind of you. In fact I was conducting an exercise and found that "found solace in alcohol" has aproximadamente 12,900 resultados (0.15 segundos); sought/found refuge are valid but as far as hits are concerned, are less common. Ta!
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bcsantos
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Thank you so much. Abrazos y buen finde.
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Traductores Oficiales Cali
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Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, German to Spanish, and 2 more.
sought shelter in
Argentina
Excelencia en la lengua española
Native in: Spanish
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s/he sought refuge in acohol
http://www.google.com.ar/search?hl=es&rlz=1T4SKPB_enAR353AR3...
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I'm sorry, it's "alcohol".
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philgoddard
: Sounds like you've been seeking refuge in acohol!
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you know ... it's Friday night! Thanks, Phil.
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Eileen Banks
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Thank you, Eileen.
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Meezermex
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Thank you!
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franglish
: or "...took refuge in alcohol"
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Thanks for your suggestion, franglish.
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bcsantos
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Thank you!
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Lourdes Sanchez
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Thanks, Lourdes! Regards. - Cecilia
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Evans (X)
: yes, this or "turned to drink" are the best IMV
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Cheers and thanks, Gilla!
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turned to drink
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James A. Walsh
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margaret caulfield
: I think this is the most natural way of saying this. "alcohol"'s OK too, but this is what we tend to say.
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Evans (X)
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Accurate & Reliable
Native in: Spanish , English
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he drowned his sorrows and worries in alcohol
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Bipolar? This Makes Sense (Believe it or Not!)Jul 13, 2010 ... HE IS DROWNING HIS SORROWS AND WORRIES IN ALCOHOL. HE SAYS I'VE BECOME IMPOSSIBLE TO LIVE WITH. I HAVE CHANGED. ...
www.bipolarsupporter.com/.../bipolar-this-makes-sense-belie... - Cached
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Or you could say :
"He turned to the bottle"
Discussion
"Seek and ye shall find"...