Addiction

Pronunciation: /əˈdɪkʃən/

Addiction (noun)

  1. A strong need to keep doing or using something, even when it harms your health, work, or relationships.
  2. A condition where the body or mind becomes used to a substance, making stopping very difficult.
  3. A repeated behaviour that a person feels unable to stop, even when they know it causes problems.

Examples

  • He fights addiction by setting strict rules for himself.
  • She manages addiction with daily routines and careful planning.