addiction

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Term Type: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Preferred Term: addiction
Details: The state of being physically or psychologically habituated to a substance or practice to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. For the long term or excessive use or misuse of narcotics, alcohol, or other substances, use "substance abuse."
Broader Term: disease

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