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Addiction

Addiction
general
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;

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