1. ADDICTION By Laura Marley

2. Definition:  ad·dic·tion Pronunciation:\ ə - ˈ dik-sh ə n, a Function:noun  Date:1599  1: the quality or state of being addicted  2: compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawl ; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful 2: compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawl ; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful

3. My Definition:  I feel that addictions should not be associated with things that aren’t harmful to the body such as video games and food. Although these things may be habit forming, they ultimately do not have the harmful affects that addicting drugs to.  Our society often uses the word “addiction” too loosely. Addictions are serious and should not be compared to everyday things.

4. Real Addictions

5. Addictive Behaviors

6. Things Commonly Associated with Addiction

7. Are You Truly Addicted?