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addiction

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﹒A compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity.

﹒The state of being enslaved to a practice or pursuit or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming.

Examples

﹒His addiction to social media began to interfere with his daily productivity.

﹒The clinic offers specialized programs to help individuals overcome their addiction.

﹒Many experts argue that sugar addiction is a growing concern in modern society.

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