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Addiction - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Addiction : (noun)
1: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that
is psychologically or physically habit-forming
(especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) [syn: dependence,
dependency, habituation]
2: an abnormally strong craving
3: (Roman law) a formal award by a court sentence of a thing or
person to another (as of a debtor to his creditor); a
surrender to a master; "under Roman law addiction was the
justification for slavery"
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Addiction : \Ad*dic"tion\, n. [Cf. L. addictio an adjudging.]
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination. ``His
addiction was to courses vain.'' --Shak.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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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 pleasant states or relieves distress. Continued use of the addictive substance induces
adaptive changes in the brain that lead to tolerance, physical dependence, uncontrollable craving and, all too often, relapse. Dependence is at such a point that stopping is very difficult and causes
severe physical and mental reactions from withdrawal. The risk of addiction is in part inherited. Genetic factors, for example, account for about 40% of the risk of alcoholism. The genetic factors
predisposing to addiction are not yet fully understood.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Addiction |
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Joshkdmw: @MitchyD It's insidious - deceptive even, in its Addiction - "Oh, I'll just play for a few min -- OH GOD WHY CAN'T I STOP!? |
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westallen: RT @ibanezJohn @westallen i have a Addiction.. im addicted to fruits. |
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AndreacevedoVi: Im developing a huge Addiction cant fall asleep unless nick at nite is on Preferably the nanny I think its @frandrescher voice hmm i wonder |
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