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'''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Highly destructive include:
* drugs
* pornogrphy
* gambling
* smoking
* drinking alcohol habitually
* prescription drug abuse
Less serious addictions include:
* watching television
* overeating
* obsession with professional sports or celebrities
== History ==
Historically the term '''addiction''' was defined in terms of physically measurable symptoms of repeated drug use, such as tolerance (more drugs for the same effect) or withdrawal symptoms (illness caused by stopping use). Habituation referred to drug use that was psychologically habit-forming, but not necessarily physically addicting.
In the past 20 years, doctors have reversed the meaning of these words. Habituation now refers to using a drug that causes physical withdrawal symptoms. Addiction has become a term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.
In the past 20 years, doctors have reversed the meaning of these words. Habituation now refers to using a drug that causes physical withdrawal symptoms. Addiction has become a term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.
* (d) using despite related relationship problems<ref>American Psychiatric Association (1994).
* (d) using despite related relationship problems<ref>American Psychiatric Association (1994).
<ref> ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV''. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.</ref>
<ref> ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV''. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.</ref>
== References ==
== References ==
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