Addiction is a state in which the body relies on a substance for normal functioning. When this substance is removed, it can cause withdrawal. It was first used in 1906, in reference to opium . The first use of the adjective addict was in 1529 and comes from Latin addictus, pp. of addicere . Addiction was a term used to describe a devotion, attachment, dedication, inclination, etc. Nowadays, however, the...
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It certainly sounds as if this might be an addiction. Only you can decide that, though. If you need help, you should look at addiction resources in your yellow pages....
- can cause mental disorders such as schizophrenia or depression
-you've probably seen the way people act differently when drunk, so if they're frequently drunk, their personality might seem different
-the addicts...