Addictive
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Addictive (əˈdɪktɪv)
Addictive refers to the quality of a substance or activity that leads to a compulsive need to continue using or doing it, often despite harmful consequences.
Etymology
The term "addictive" is derived from the Latin word "addictus," which means "devoted" or "surrendered." In the modern context, it is used to describe a strong psychological or physical need for a substance or activity.
Related Terms
- Addiction: A psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm.
- Dependence: A state in which there is a physical and emotional need for a drug or substance to avoid experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
- Tolerance: A state of adaptation in which exposure to a drug induces changes that result in a decrease of the drug's effects over time.
- Withdrawal: The combination of physical and mental effects that a person experiences after they stop using or reduce their intake of a substance such as alcohol and prescription or recreational drugs.
- Rehabilitation: The process of helping an individual achieve the highest level of function, independence, and quality of life possible after the cessation of substance use.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Addictive
- Wikipedia's article - Addictive
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