addictions
/əˈdɪkʃənz/ · ad·dic·tions
noun
- A strong, habitual craving for a substance, activity, or behavior that is difficult to control. Her addictions to coffee and social media kept her awake late into the night.
- A condition of being dependent on a drug or activity, often causing adverse effects. The clinic treats patients with various addictions, from nicotine to gambling.
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Did you know? The word ‘addiction’ was first used in English in the 16th century as a legal term for a debtor bound to a creditor before it acquired its modern psychological meaning.