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Addiction
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Addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug use or engagement in a behavior despite harmful consequences.
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(Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master
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addictions
03
a strong desire to do or have something
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His addiction to video games kept him from focusing on his schoolwork.
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