Tuesday, August 07, 2007

ADDICTION

Main Entry: ad·dic·tion

Pronunciation: &-'dik-sh&n

Function: noun:

compulsive physiological need for and use of a habit-forming substance.
characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be physically, psychologically, or socially harmful.

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