addictions

[uh-dik-shuhn]

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noun

the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.

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Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin addictiōn- (stem of addictiō) a giving over, surrender. See addict, -ion

Related forms

o·ver·ad·dic·tion, noun

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addiction

(ə-dĭk'shən) Pronunciation Key

A physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, such as a drug or alcohol. In physical addiction, the body adapts to the substance being used and gradually requires increased amounts to reproduce the effects originally produced by smaller doses. See more at withdrawal.
A habitual or compulsive involvement in an activity, such as gambling.

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