Look up: addiction

1. addiction
   [Noun] When someone cannot stop doing something, usually taking harmful drugs.
   Example: Lots of celebrities suffer from drug addictions.
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2. addiction
   [n] - being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) 2. [n] - an abnormally strong craving
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3. Addiction
   State of physical and/or psychological dependence on a substance
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4. addiction
   (Learning Modules / Psychology / Stress management) The dependence that a person may develop towards a substance or an activity.
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5. Addiction
   dependence on a substance (such as alcohol or other drugs) or an activity, to the point that stopping is very difficult and causes severe physical and mental reactions
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6. Addiction
   Addiction: A chronic relapsing condition characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and abuse and by long-lasting chemical changes in the brain. Addiction is the same irrespective of whether the drug is alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, or nicotine. Every addictive substance induces p...
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7. Addiction
   An organism's psychological or physical dependence on a drug, characterised by tolerance and withdrawal.
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8. Addiction
   Ad·dic'tion noun [ Confer Latin addictio an adjudging.] The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination. 'His addiction was to courses vain.' Shak.
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9. addiction
   <psychiatry> Pattern of compulsive drug use characterised by a continued craving for an opioid and the need to use the opioid for effects other than pain relief. (Psychological dependence). ... The state of being given up to some habit, especially strong dependence on a drug. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...
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10. addiction
    noun an abnormally strong craving
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11. addiction
    noun (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`
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12. addiction
    dependence 1 dependance 1 dependency 1 habituation noun being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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13. addiction
    (ә-dik´shәn) the state of being given up to some habit or compulsion. strong physiological and psychological dependence on a drug or other agent; see alcoholism and drug dependence. drug addiction a state of heavy dependence on a drug; sometimes defined as physic...
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14. Addiction
    • (n.) The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
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15. addiction
    (from the article `drug use`) If opium were the only drug of abuse, and the only kind of abuse were one of habitual, compulsive use, discussion of addiction might be a simple ... In such countries as the United States, where the addict is treated as a criminal, physicians are prevented from administering opiates for the ... ...of NRE...
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16. addiction
    the state of being given up to some habit, especially strong dependence on a drug.
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17. addiction
    addiction (uh DIK shuhn) To devote or give oneself habitually or compulsively to something; such as, caffeine or alcohol; but especially to narcotics: 'Her previous novel dealt with her recovery from drug addiction.' An addict is a slave to his/her habit(s). The word comes from Latin addictus, which in Roman law meant a debtor was awarded as...
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18. ADDICTION
    A physiological and psychological compulsion for a habit-forming substance. In extreme cases, an addiction may become an overwhelming obsession, which may cause injuries or even death.
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19. addiction
    Type: Term Pronunciation: ă-dik′shŭn Definitions: 1. Habitual psychological or physiologic dependence on a substance or practice that is beyond voluntary control.
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20. addiction
    addiction: see drug addiction and drug abuse.
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21. Addiction
    Addiction is a state of dependence caused by the habitual use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances. It is characterised by uncontrolled craving, tolerance, and symptoms of withdrawal when access is denied. Habitual use produces changes in body chemistry and treatment must be geared to a gradual re...
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22. addiction
    State of dependence caused by frequent and regular use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances. It is characterized by uncontrolled craving, tolerance, and symptoms of withdrawal when access is denied. Habitual use produces changes in body chemistry and treatment must be geared to a gradual reduction in dosage. The meaning of `addiction` i...
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23. Addiction
    A chronic relapsing condition characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and abuse and by long-lasting chemical changes in the brain. Addiction is the same irrespective of whether the drug is alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, or nicotine. Every addictive substance induces pleasant states or relieves distress.
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24. Addiction
    A chronic relapsing condition characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and abuse and by long-lasting chemical changes in the brain. Addiction is the same irrespective of whether the drug is alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, or nicotine. Every addictive substance induces pleasant states or relieves distress.
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25. addiction
    Uncontrollable craving, seeking, and use of a substance such as a drug or alcohol.
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