Definition of 'drug addiction'

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drug addiction in British

(drʌɡ əˈdɪkʃən)

noun

abnormally dependence on narcotic drugs

claims that she is receiving treatment for drug addiction

a government crusade against drug addiction

Steve got help with his drug addiction via his doctor.

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Surely it is this that disturbs us in drug addiction. Times, Sunday Times (2006)He has battled successfully against drink and drug addictions. Times, Sunday Times (2006)He has also fought drink and drug addictions with stints in rehab. The Sun (2009) Helping those with drug addiction had become a vocation. Times, Sunday Times (2012)She said the divorced dad of three had drink and drug addictions brought on by a head injury. The Sun (2011)British jails are full of people with mental health problems and drug addictions who need treatment rather than imprisonment. Times, Sunday Times (2015)Within a few years he had descended into a deep pit of drink and drug addiction that wrecked his career. Times, Sunday Times (2014)But his saucy hopes were soon dashed as he was then driven to a rehab clinic for treatment for drug addiction. The Sun (2008)You've been in rehab for drink and drug addictions. The Sun (2014) DRUG addiction and other crimes often go hand in hand. The Sun (2012)It could involve making them attend treatment for drug addiction or alcohol abuse, or to seek help for mental health problems. Times, Sunday Times (2010)They continue to struggle with drug addiction while pursuing philanthropic work in London, helping drug addiction charities. Times, Sunday Times (2012)The economic cost of drink and drug addiction will also be examined for the first time by the government as part of the study, which begins today. Times, Sunday Times (2015)

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Used Occasionally. drug addiction is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Definition of drug addiction from the Collins English Dictionary

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