Addiction

addiction (-dkshn)

1. A physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, such as a drug or alcohol. In physical addiction, the body adapts to the substance being used and gradually requires increased amounts to reproduce the effects originally produced by smaller doses. See more at withdrawal.

2. A habitual or compulsive involvement in an activity, such as gambling.
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The term 'addiction' was used to describe a devotion, attachment, dedication, inclination, etc.
The word addiction is also sometimes used colloquially to refer to something for which a person has a passion.
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one addiction i can allow myself: music.

i know there is a dependency for sure. (how was dependency not used in any of those definitions!?!) i know i could not live without it. miserable upon awakening this morning, but almost all was healed by Jaime Cullum, King Curtis, Art Blakey, Railroad Earth, and Widespread Panic. god knows it wasn't the traffic and it sure as hell wasn't knowing i have to work extra hours today and tomorrow.