as in habits
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addictions
This is because the habit of smoking cigarettes regularly is more common among people grappling with other addictions, but the study authors highlighted that interventions to quit smoking are usually missing at substance abuse disorder treatment facilities in the United States.
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Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Some had prior opioid addictions and turned to kratom after losing access to prescriptions.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
As such, early studies suggest applications for the drug in the treatment of addictions.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Quitting smoking is one of the hardest addictions to stop.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Broken down by occupation, the jobs with the most number of tests and licenses included addictions counselor, lawyer, architect, audiologist and barber.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Finding people who fit this pattern — needing help from powerful addictions that are driving dangerous behavior — is already going on across New York City.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Jason, a man in Florida who has struggled with addictions to both kratom and heroin, says the effects of the substances − as well as their withdrawals − felt very similar.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Some had prior opioid addictions and turned to kratom after losing access to prescriptions.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
As such, early studies suggest applications for the drug in the treatment of addictions.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Quitting smoking is one of the hardest addictions to stop.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Broken down by occupation, the jobs with the most number of tests and licenses included addictions counselor, lawyer, architect, audiologist and barber.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Finding people who fit this pattern — needing help from powerful addictions that are driving dangerous behavior — is already going on across New York City.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Jason, a man in Florida who has struggled with addictions to both kratom and heroin, says the effects of the substances − as well as their withdrawals − felt very similar.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictions
habits
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Some research has also found that evening folks tend to have less-healthy habits than morning ones—you’re just more apt to do things like smoke and drink at night, for instance.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Addictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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