Definitions for Addiction
əˈdɪk ʃənad·dic·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. addiction, dependence, dependance, dependency, habituationnoun

   being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

2. addictionnoun

   an abnormally strong craving

3. addictionnoun

   (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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. addictionnoun

   The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.

2. addictionnoun

   A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.

3. addictionnoun

   A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

   His addiction was to courses vain. Shakespeare.

4. Etymology: From ; compare addictio

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Addictionnoun

   Etymology: addictio, Lat.

   1. The act of devoting, or giving up.2. The state of being devoted.

   It is a wonder how his grace should g’ean it,
   Since his addiction was to courses vain;
   His companies unletter’d, rude and shallow;
   His hours fill’d up with riots, banquets, sports. William Shakespeare, Hen. V.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Addiction

   Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to engage in certain behaviors, one of which is the usage of a drug, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences. Repetitive drug use often alters brain function in ways that perpetuate craving, and weakens (but does not completely negate) self-control. This phenomenon – drugs reshaping brain function – has led to an understanding of addiction as a brain disorder with a complex variety of psychosocial as well as neurobiological (and thus involuntary) factors that are implicated in addiction's development. Classic signs of addiction include compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, preoccupation with substances or behavior, and continued use despite negative consequences. Habits and patterns associated with addiction are typically characterized by immediate gratification (short-term reward), coupled with delayed deleterious effects (long-term costs).Examples of drug (or more generally, substance) addictions include alcoholism, marijuana addiction, amphetamine addiction, cocaine addiction, nicotine addiction, opioid addiction, and eating or food addiction. Alternatively, behavioral addictions may include gambling addiction, internet addiction, video game addiction, pornography addiction and sexual addiction. The only behavioral addiction recognized by the DSM-5 and the ICD-10 is gambling addiction. With the introduction of the ICD-11 gaming addiction was appended.The term "addiction" is frequently misused when referring to other compulsive behaviors or disorders, particularly dependence, in news media. An important distinction between drug addiction and dependence is that drug dependence is a disorder in which cessation of drug use results in an unpleasant state of withdrawal, which can lead to further drug use. Addiction is the compulsive use of a substance or performance of a behavior that is independent of withdrawal. Addiction can occur in the absence of dependence, and dependence can occur in the absence of addiction, although the two often occur together.

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1. addiction

   Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease characterized by a compulsive desire to use a substance or engage in a particular behavior despite knowing its harmful consequences. It involves physical or psychological dependency, where the individual has little to no control over their engagement in the activity or substance, leading to harmful effects on their health, relationships, and overall life.

2. addiction

   Addiction is a complex psychological and physical dependence on a substance, activity, or behavior, characterized by compulsive engagement despite harmful consequences. This dependence consists of craving, loss of control over use, continued involvement despite negative effects, and an increased tolerance that often leads to withdrawal symptoms when discontinued.

3. addiction

   Addiction is a complex psychological or biological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to continually engage in specific behaviors or use certain substances, despite being aware of its negative effects or consequences on an individual's health, relationships, or social life. This compulsive behavior involves a dependency where discontinuance often results in severe physical or mental effects, also known as withdrawal symptoms. The dependence can be on harmful substances such as drugs and alcohol, or behaviors such as gambling, eating, or even using the internet.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Addictionnoun

   the state of being addicted; devotion; inclination

2. Etymology: [Cf. L. addictio an adjudging.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Addiction

   Addiction is the continued use of a mood altering substance or behavior despite adverse consequences, or a neurological impairment leading to such behaviors. Addictions can include, but are not limited to, drug abuse, exercise addiction, food addiction, sexual addiction, computer addiction, and gambling. Classic hallmarks of addiction include impaired control over substances or behavior, preoccupation with substance or behavior, continued use despite consequences, and denial. Habits and patterns associated with addiction are typically characterized by immediate gratification, coupled with delayed deleterious effects. Physiological dependence occurs when the body has to adjust to the substance by incorporating the substance into its 'normal' functioning. This state creates the conditions of tolerance and withdrawal. Tolerance is the process by which the body continually adapts to the substance and requires increasingly larger amounts to achieve the original effects. Withdrawal refers to physical and psychological symptoms experienced when reducing or discontinuing a substance that the body has become dependent on. Symptoms of withdrawal generally include but are not limited to anxiety, irritability, intense cravings for the substance, nausea, hallucinations, headaches, cold sweats, and tremors.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Addiction in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Addiction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Addiction in a Sentence

1. Keith Humphreys:

   We need to accept that treating pain and addiction are part of the fabric of taking care of population health -- and our healthcare system must be permanently equipped to do that.

2. Scott C. Holstad:

   today is a good day for murder love hatred sex violence drugs revisionist attitudes anarchy of the sense letters and the like teatime exists in the MinD snarling underground day addiction

3. Lakeisha Holloway:

   Boy, have I come a long ways, i was a scared little girl who knew that there was more to life outside of crime, drug addiction, lower income, alcoholism, being under educated -- all of which I grew up being familiar with.

4. Katherine Keyes:

   If and when Covid restrictions ease, you won't see a reversal in the same way you saw the acceleration because these drug distribution networks and addiction become embedded in the community. And it's not like they turn off overnight.

5. Madeleine Swortwood:

   We’re really focusing on public awareness at this point, i’ve actually been in contact with a few physicians, especially addiction medicine physicians, who are treating patients with morphine addiction from consuming poppy seed tea. They are not heroin users, but they actually become addicted to the morphine from the tea.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Addiction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Addiction
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Addiction
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Addiction
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Addiction