addiction

• Substantiv, das einen Zustand abnormer Toleranz und Abhängigkeit von etwas bezeichnet, das psychisches oder körperliches Verlangen auslöst, oft begleitet von starkem Verlangen oder Suchtdruck.

A noun referring to a condition of being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, often involving an abnormally strong craving.

1. Substance DependenceB2formalmedical

   A condition of being abnormally tolerant to and reliant on a substance, especially alcohol or narcotic drugs, which is psychologically or physically habit-forming.

   Abhängigkeit

   • His addiction to opioids required intensive medical treatment.
   • The clinic specializes in treating alcohol addiction.
   • Many people struggle with nicotine addiction for years.
   • She entered a rehabilitation program to overcome her drug addiction.

   Synonymedependencedependencyhabitjones

2. Compulsive CravingB2formal

   An abnormally strong and persistent desire or urge for something, often leading to compulsive behavior.

   Sucht

   • He developed an addiction to online gaming that affected his work.
   • Her addiction to social media made it hard to focus on studies.
   • The addiction to gambling ruined his finances.
   • She had an addiction to chocolate that she couldn't control.

   Synonymecompulsioncravingdependencedependencyfixationhabithungerneedobsessionthirst

3. Historical Legal TermC2formallegal

   In Roman law, a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person, such as the surrender of a debtor to his creditor.

   Addiktion

   • The addiction of the debtor to the creditor was a common practice in ancient Rome.
   • Under Roman law, addiction could result in the loss of personal freedom.
   • Historical records describe the addiction of property as a legal remedy.
   • The magistrate's decision led to the addiction of the slave to his new owner.

   Synonymeadjudicationassignmentaward