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Definition:

Obsession or habitual behaviors. Having an unhealthy dependence on a substance or activity. Common addictions and compulsions involve consumption of nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol. Behavioral addictions include overeating, shopping, gambling, and hypersexuality.
Pronunciation: ad-dic-tion
Examples:
Sally's food addiction was the result of a multitude of unresolved issues stemming from an abusive childhood.

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