What is another word for addiction?
Pronunciation: [ɐdˈɪkʃən] (IPA) 
Addiction is a term related to dependence and compulsive behavior that can lead to negative consequences. Synonyms for addiction include dependency, obsession, craving, compulsion, fixation, habituation, attachment, enslavement, enslavement, and addictive behavior. Dependency is the most commonly used synonym for addiction, implying that an individual has become reliant on a particular substance or behavior to the point where they cannot function without it. Obsession and craving refer to the strong desire for a stimulus or behavior that can result in compulsive behavior. Compulsion and fixation describe the overwhelming urge to continue performing a particular task, while habituation and attachment speak to the emotional connection and reliance on a particular substance or behavior.
