ADDICTION is a chronic disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences, involving physical and psychological dependence.
Yes. ADDICTION is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 13 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends and 14 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | A | D | D | I | C | T | I | O | N | Total |
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| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
ADDICTION is a complex brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite harmful consequences. It involves changes in brain circuitry, particularly in reward, stress, and self-control regions, leading to persistent behaviors that are difficult to control. Addiction can involve substances (drugs, alcohol, nicotine) or behaviors (gambling, gaming, shopping). It's recognized as a medical condition requiring treatment rather than a moral failing or choice. Key features of addiction: Compulsion: Overwhelming urge to engage in the behavior Loss of control: Inability to limit use despite desire to stop Negative consequences: Continued use despite harmful effects Tolerance and withdrawal: Physical and psychological dependence
The word addiction derives from Latin addictio, meaning "a giving over, surrender." In Roman law, addicere meant "to deliver, award, yield," from ad- (to) + dicere (say, declare). Originally a legal term for being bound to another through debt, the word evolved to mean "devotion" or "attachment" in the 16th century. The modern medical sense of compulsive dependence emerged in the early 20th century with advancing understanding of psychology and neuroscience. The shift from voluntary "devotion" to involuntary "compulsion" reflects evolving medical understanding.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of ADDICTION.
Hooks: no front hooks; back ADDICTIONS.
Words inside ADDICTION: 129 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: ACTINOIDDIATONICADDICTADDITIONCANDIDCONIDIADIACIDDICTIONDIDACTANODICDACOITINDICT. See all words from ADDICTION.