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addiction: see drug addiction and drug abuse drug addiction and drug abuse, chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes.
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addiction [ə′dik·shən]
(medicine)
Habituation to a specific practice, such as drinking alcoholic beverages or using drugs.
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knew about the negative health consequences of smoking, the addictiveness and manipulation of nicotine," the appeals court said.
Smokers duped by light cigarettes: US court by AFP / AFP American Edition
knew about the negative health consequences of smoking, the addictiveness and manipulation of nicotine," the appeals court said.
Smokers duped by light cigarettes: US court by AFP / AFP Global Edition
The study showed that that near-misses (such as two cherries on the slot machine) and a sense of control over the game (such as the chance to throw the dice) promote gambling tendencies and may be associated with the addictiveness of gambling.
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