addiction
(ә-dik´shәn)
the state of being given up to some habit or compulsion.
strong physiological and psychological dependence on a drug or other agent; see alcoholism and drug dependence.
drug addiction
a state of heavy dependence on a drug; sometimes defined as physical dependence but usually also including emotional dependence (compulsive or pathological
drug use). It is often used synonymously with drug dependence.

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