as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
Heyman and Jones also have expertise in music tour cancellations and the mental health and addiction problems facing the music industry.
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Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Haney is looking to Proposition 1, a $6.4-billion bond to fund treatment and housing for homeless people with severe mental illness or addiction.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
There is also the risk of addiction should it be taken for a prolonged period.
—Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Under the hood, brain chemical dopamine also plays a big role in phone attachment and addiction.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Haney is looking to Proposition 1, a $6.4-billion bond to fund treatment and housing for homeless people with severe mental illness or addiction.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
There is also the risk of addiction should it be taken for a prolonged period.
—Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Under the hood, brain chemical dopamine also plays a big role in phone attachment and addiction.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
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Market diversification spreads out the risk and reduces dependence on singular sources, thus adding further security in turbulent times.Roman Reznikov, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Parenting Tips for Raising Generation Beta With the vast amount of technological dependence in today’s society, which is only expected to increase as Gen Beta grows, parents should encourage connection with their kids.Christin Perry, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
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Use this transit to reassess your priorities — think about the long-term effects of your spending habits, and don’t be afraid to lean on a friend for advice.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Another headwind was changing viewing habits, with the types of spectator open to French productions increasingly consuming these works on platforms.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Summer heat tolerance was impressive with the 2-inch flower heads also standing up to rain and cold.Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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Improvements in glucose tolerance with Bikram Yoga in older obese adults: a pilot study National Library of Medicine.Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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