Synonyms of addiction

addiction

noun

ə-ˈdik-shən 

as in dependence

a physiological need for certain drugs

an addiction to heroin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dependence
• habit
• tolerance
• alcoholism
• monkey
• jones
• habituation
• heroinism
• morphinism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addiction

Drayton has openly shared his story of addiction and road to sobriety. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026

In this recent expansion, private schools have opened in farms and barns, addiction treatment centers, co-working spaces, people’s homes and parks, ProPublica’s review of 13 states found. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

The spokesperson also highlighted that many people come into the jail already sick or struggling from addiction and the leading cause of death is cardiac disease. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026