also: いそんしょう
Medical and everyday term for substance dependence or behavioral addiction. Often used in compounds like アルコール依存症 (alcoholism).
He is receiving treatment for alcohol dependence.
スマホ依存症が若者の間で問題になっている。
Smartphone addiction has become a problem among young people.
He became addicted to gambling.
This hospital treats alcohol addiction.
She recovered from drug addiction.
Many young people suffer from internet addiction.
sexual addiction; sex dependency
alcohol dependence; alcoholism
gambling addiction; compulsive gambling
Internet addiction disorder; IAD