Meaning of ADDICTION
| Pronunciation: | | u'dikshun
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] an abnormally strong craving
- [n] being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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ADDICTION is a 9 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | dependence, dependency, habituation |
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| | See Also: | | craving, drug addiction, physiological condition, physiological state, white plague | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ad*dic"tion\, n. [Cf. L. addictio an adjudging.]
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination. ``His
addiction was to courses vain.'' --Shak.
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Psychological or physiological dependence on a drug. With true addictions, severe symptoms appear when the addicted person stops taking the drug on which he is dependent. |
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A dream about addiction means clearly a loss of control and weakness
in front of great difficulty. It is not time to give up hope and lose
confidence in yourself. Addiction to fear and low self esteem won't help
solve the problem. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This is the state of being physically or psychologically dependent on some substance. Common abused substances include: - ethyl alcohol (grain alcohol)
- opioids (opium, heroin, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, meperidine [Demerol])
- hallucinogens (LSD, psilocybin, DMT, morning glory seeds)
- mescaline, MDA, PMA, STP
- amphetamines
- cocaine
- inhalants (solvents and aerosols)
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| | Related Terms: | | a habit, acquired tolerance, acute alcoholism, addictedness, alcoholism, amphetamine withdrawal symptoms, barbiturate addiction, barbiturism, chain smoking, chronic alcoholism, cocainism, crash, craving, dependence, dipsomania, drug addiction, drug culture, drug dependence, habituation, nicotine addiction, physical dependence, psychological dependence, tolerance, withdrawal sickness, withdrawal symptoms |
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