noun
- the condition of being unable to stop using or doing something harmful
- an unusually great interest in something or need to do or have something
Usage: medical/psychological
Usage: informal
Examples
- His addiction to alcohol destroyed his marriage.
- The clinic treats people with drug addiction.
- She struggled with gambling addiction for years.
- Video game addiction is becoming more common among teenagers.
- He has an addiction to chocolate that he can’t control.
- The support group helps people overcome their addictions.
- Her addiction to social media affects her sleep.