Drug addiction
Pronunciation: /ˈdɹəɡ əˈdɪkʃən/
Drug addiction (noun)
- A condition where someone cannot control using harmful drugs, even when it causes serious problems in life.
- A long-term pattern of drug use in which the body adapts, so the person needs more to feel the same effect.
Examples
- Drug addiction can make people feel trapped by forced drug use.
- Forced drug use can start small, but drug addiction can grow quickly.