addictions (Meaning)
addictions
the quality or state of being addicted, compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming drug (as heroin), uncontrollable use of habit-forming drugs, a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence, a strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly
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addictions Sentence Examples
- Alcohol and drug addictions have devastating consequences on individuals and society.
- Nicotine addiction is highly prevalent among adolescents and poses a significant health risk.
- Social media addictions can lead to isolation and mental health issues.
- The rise in prescription pain killer addictions has become a major public health concern.
- Gambling addictions can wreak havoc on relationships and financial stability.
- Eating disorders are often rooted in underlying addictions to food or body image.
- Sexual addictions can disrupt personal lives and harm relationships.
- Shopping addictions can lead to excessive spending and financial distress.
- Exercise addictions can become harmful when they compromise health or personal responsibilities.
- Technology addictions can interfere with daily functioning and diminish social connections.
FAQs About the word addictions
the quality or state of being addicted, compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming drug (as heroin), uncontrollable use of habit-forming drugs, a compuls
dependences,habits, tolerances, dependances,monkeys, joneses, alcoholisms, morphinisms,habituations, heroinisms
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Alcohol and drug addictions have devastating consequences on individuals and society.
Nicotine addiction is highly prevalent among adolescents and poses a significant health risk.
Social media addictions can lead to isolation and mental health issues.
The rise in prescription pain killer addictions has become a major public health concern.
