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Addiction
Addictiongeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
A chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking despite harmful consequences.
Standard Abbreviation
Addiction
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
addiction VARCHAR(100), -- Addiction
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
addiction as addiction
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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