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noun
- 1. the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity: "he committed the offence to finance his drug addiction" Similar
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State characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences
Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by persistent use of a drug despite substantial harm and adverse consequences. Repetitive drug use often alters brain function in ways that perpetuate craving and undermine (but do not 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 ne... Wikipedia