addiction

Definition of "addiction"
  1. An intense, constant craving for a substance, such as a drug, that forms a habit and affects the body's physiology
How to use "addiction" in a sentence
  1. The claimant sought medical aid for severe addiction problems.
  2. Laws aim to help protect those grappling with addiction and direct them to appropriate resources.
  3. The new bill proposes more substantial penalties for those enabling and profiting from addiction.

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