being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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addiction::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dependance, dependence, dependency, habituation |
| Type of | physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state |
| Has types | drug addiction, white plague |
| Derivation | addict |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | craving |
addiction::noun | Spocien Dictionary
(Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | awarding, award |
| Derivation | addict |
under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery.
Examples of addiction
addiction
Where are the lieing statistics to show that this leads to addiction in alcohol.
From the newsday.com
In 1983, she acknowledged a 35-year addiction to sleeping pills and painkillers.
From the timesunion.com
We will, in other words, pay much more for our caffeine addiction in the future.
From the nzherald.co.nz
In fact, I specifically stayed away from it because I didn't want the addiction.
From the edition.cnn.com
We will also need people to mitigate our unwavering addiction to shiny new toys.
From the newscientist.com
This addiction amazes me and makes me wonder what it bodes for the greater good.
From the post-gazette.com
Had I been diagnosed, in those days people didn't know anything about addiction.
From the newsshopper.co.uk
It is time for the United States to take real steps to end our addiction to oil.
From the washingtonpost.com
The only time people see my addiction is when I'm literally in the throws of it.
From the abcnews.go.com
- Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
- An abnormally strong craving
- (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master; "under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery"
- (addict) to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
- (addict) someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; "a golf addict"; "a car nut"; "a bodybuilding freak"; "a news junkie"
- (addict) someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance; abrupt deprivation of the substance produces withdrawal symptoms
- Historically, addiction has been defined with regard solely to psychoactive substances (for example alcohol, tobacco and other drugs) which cross the blood-brain barrier once ingested, temporarily altering the chemical milieu of the brain.
- Addiction is a state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
- Addiction is the latest album from R&B singer Chico DeBarge. It was released on July 14, 2009.
