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a condition in which one is chemically or psychologically dependent on something despite negative consequences

addiction, dependence, dependance, dependency, habituation(noun)

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

addiction(noun)

an abnormally strong craving

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"

a physiological need for certain drugs

an addiction to heroin

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