Definition:
Addiction is a condition characterised by compulsive engagement with a substance or behaviour despite harmful consequences, often involving impaired control and dependency.
Usage Context:
Used in medical, psychological, public health, and social policy contexts.
Critical Note:
Addiction is frequently moralised or individualised. Structural contributors such as engineered environments, economic stress, and deliberate exposure are often minimised or ignored.
Related Terms:
Addiction Mechanics, Variable Reward Bias, Economic Precarity, Ambient Harm