addiction

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(ă-dik′shŏn)

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[addict]
A compulsive, abnormal dependence on a substance (such as alcohol, cocaine, opiates, or tobacco) or on a behavior (such as gambling). The dependence typically has adverse psychological, physical, economic, social, or legal ramifications.

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[addict]
A compulsive, abnormal dependence on a substance (such as alcohol, cocaine, opiates, or tobacco) or on a behavior (such as gambling). The dependence typically has adverse psychological, physical, economic, social, or legal ramifications.

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