addictedness

addictedness
a) The quality or state of being addicted; attachment.

She refused to live in a non-urban environment because of her addictedness to used bookstores and coffee shops.

b) The degree of addiction.

His addictedness was such that unless physically restrained, he would continuously self-administer the drug until he lapsed into unconsciousness.


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