as in addictions
a physiological need for certain drugs
that dude had a jones for heroin like you wouldn't believe
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The lawsuit similarly alleged that DraftKings' marketing and VIP loyalty programs resulted in gambling addictions among bettors.
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After struggling with sobriety, Perry went on to help others living with drug and alcohol addictions.
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“Joneses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joneses. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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