being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) an abnormally strong craving (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor)
a surrender to a master
"under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery"
The WELL
Online community known for engaging conversation and intelligent debate. Features more than 260 conferences ranging from technical and specific to abstract and surreal. http://www.well.com/
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Dedicated to improving access to care, as well as to increase its quality and effectiveness for patients and their families. Working to get addictive medicine and approved medical category http://www.asam.org
