cause addiction

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

To be the reason for someone developing a dependency.

addictionVERB + ADDICTION

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Examples (10)

  • Certain prescription painkillers can cause addiction if not used carefully.
  • The doctor explained that the medication had caused his addiction.
  • They are studying the chemical properties that are causing this widespread addiction.
  • For some individuals, even moderate gambling can cause an addiction.
  • Be aware that these substances are known to cause addiction very quickly.
  • There is no evidence that this particular herbal supplement can cause addiction.
  • The company was sued for marketing a product that they knew could cause addiction.
  • What is it about video games that causes addiction in some teenagers?
  • It is well-documented that opioids cause severe addiction.
  • If the government doesn't regulate these new synthetic drugs, they will cause a new wave of addiction.