Synonyms of addictions

addictions

noun

plural of addiction

as in dependences

a physiological need for certain drugs

an addiction to heroin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dependences
• habits
• tolerances
• monkeys
• joneses
• alcoholisms
• habituations
• heroinisms
• morphinisms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addictions

Throughout the 36-minute video, bassist-vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher, and drummer Brann Dailor describe Hinds as a complicated individual who battled addictions and mental health problems. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026

Stone and Clinton were both in throes of drug addictions and had a falling out before the album could be completed. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 July 2026

The lawsuit similarly alleged that DraftKings' marketing and VIP loyalty programs resulted in gambling addictions among bettors. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

After struggling with sobriety, Perry went on to help others living with drug and alcohol addictions. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

He was also haunted much of his life by the untimely death of his brother Duane – the band's spectacular guitarist – and plagued by addictions. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 June 2026

In 1995, Allman permanently overcame his longstanding alcohol and drug addictions and remained sober for the rest of his life. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026

Philip Sullivan, who runs the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling’s helpline, said many under-21 prediction site users who reached out for help had relapsed from addictions to other betting platforms. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026

The tragic death of Matthew Perry was heartbreaking for millions who loved him as an actor and admired him as a man who fought, often publicly and painfully, to overcome his addictions. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026