addiction

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A compulsive dependency on a substance, activity, or behavior that is harmful or difficult to stop.

• His addiction to alcohol destroyed his relationships.
• She's been struggling with a gambling addiction for years.
• Many people develop an addiction to social media.
• Public health officials are concerned that smartphone addiction among adolescents may interfere with cognitive development and academic performance.
• The neuroscientist explained how addiction alters dopamine pathways in the brain, making it increasingly difficult to experience pleasure from normal activities.
• Treatment programs for opioid addiction often combine behavioral therapy with medication to reduce cravings and prevent relapse.

Eş anlamlılar: dependence, dependency, habit, compulsion, obsession

Zıt anlamlılar: independence, freedom, self-control