A person addicted to drugs, especially opium, or a heavy smoker; often used humorously or sarcastically.

to get into a habit; to become addicted to something or develop a dependency on it

to satisfy a strong addiction or desire

the state of being addicted to drugs; a dependency on narcotics formed through consumption

a craving for tobacco; an urge to smoke; historically also used for opium addiction

a clinical dependency on drinking; alcoholism

addiction; craving; a strong interest or passion for something

An intense desire or obsession to hold a government post or official position; usually used in a negative sense to describe someone's hunger for authority.

To be addicted to drugs; drug addiction

compulsive sexual behavior; sexual addiction

to develop an uncontrollable habit or dependency

degree to which a substance or behavior is addictive; addictivity

strong interest or craving for something; a passion or addiction

addiction to the internet; a psychological dependency on being online, often resulting in an inability to control usage time and a lack of interest in real life

Internet addiction; web addiction; net addiction

To kick a habit or overcome a dependency; refers specifically to breaking a drug addiction.

a strong physical or psychological craving for a specific medicine or drug

To settle for a substitute or imagine an experience to satisfy a desire without actually obtaining the real thing; to enjoy something vicariously.