Addiction: meaning, definitions and examples
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addiction
[ əˈdɪkʃ(ə)n ]
mental health
The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
Synonyms
craving, dependency, obsession
Examples of usage
- He has a long history of addiction to alcohol.
- Addiction to social media can have negative effects on mental health.
- Many people struggle with addiction to drugs and need help to overcome it.
medical
A brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
Synonyms
compulsion, substance dependence
Examples of usage
- Drug addiction is a serious medical condition that requires treatment.
- The neurobiology of addiction involves changes in brain circuitry.
Translations
Translations of the word "addiction" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dependência
🇮🇳 नशा
🇩🇪 Sucht
🇮🇩 ketergantungan
🇺🇦 залежність
🇵🇱 uzależnienie
🇯🇵 依存症
🇫🇷 addiction
🇪🇸 adicción
🇹🇷 bağımlılık
🇰🇷 중독
🇸🇦 إدمان
🇨🇿 závislost
🇸🇰 závislosť
🇨🇳 上瘾
🇸🇮 odvisnost
🇮🇸 fíkn
🇰🇿 тәуелділік
🇬🇪 დამოკიდებულება
🇦🇿 asılılıq
🇲🇽 adicción
Word origin
The word 'addiction' originated from the Latin word 'addictio', which meant a formal giving over; the surrender of property or a person. In the context of addiction to substances or activities, the term gained prominence in the 20th century with the rise of substance abuse issues. Today, addiction is recognized as a complex brain disorder with psychological, social, and environmental factors influencing its development and treatment.