addiction

noun4

1. •
   A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

   • Do your lethal addictions to self-prescriptions numb the ache of the darkest days? — 2019
2. •
   A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
3. •
   A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

   • His addiction was to courses vain. — 1599
4. •
   The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.