as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Payne had been open about his struggles with addiction during his time in One Direction.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2024
The two twenty-somethings, now based in New York City, developed vaping addictions while working in tech and politics, respectively.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
There is still disagreement over whether to attach separate legislation expanding the availability of methadone as an opioid addiction treatment.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
The Coordinated Care Pathway Center will allow law enforcement officials to drop off people who've been cited with possession of illicit drugs for treatment screenings and referrals for behavioral health and addiction resources.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2024
The two twenty-somethings, now based in New York City, developed vaping addictions while working in tech and politics, respectively.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
There is still disagreement over whether to attach separate legislation expanding the availability of methadone as an opioid addiction treatment.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
The Coordinated Care Pathway Center will allow law enforcement officials to drop off people who've been cited with possession of illicit drugs for treatment screenings and referrals for behavioral health and addiction resources.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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