Definition of drug addiction Drug addiction

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What does drug addiction mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

drug addiction - an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug)
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  dependance, dependence, habituation, addiction, dependency the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
  narcotic a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
  alcohol addiction, alcoholism, inebriation, drunkenness habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
  cocaine addiction an addiction to cocaine
  heroin addiction an addiction to heroin
  caffein addiction an addiction to caffein
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  • A drug addiction is a form of craving, or strong want of something, that is impossible to control. In this case, it is a craving for drugs.

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