The observable, measurable, and often pathological activity of an organism that portrays its inability to overcome a habit resulting in an insatiable craving for a substance or for performing certain acts. The addictive behavior includes the emotional and physical overdependence on the object of habit in increasing amount or frequency.
    

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Hijacked brains : the experience and science of chronic addiction / Henrietta Robin Barnes.

Feminist perspectives on addictions / Nan Van Den Bergh.

Final report / Royal Commission on Gambling.

The fix : how addiction is invading our lives and taking over your world / Damian Thompson.

Constant cravings. Does Food Addiction Exist.

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Hijacked brains : the experience and science of chronic addiction / Henrietta Robin Barnes.

Feminist perspectives on addictions / Nan Van Den Bergh.

Final report / Royal Commission on Gambling.

The fix : how addiction is invading our lives and taking over your world / Damian Thompson.

Constant cravings. Does Food Addiction Exist.