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addictive personality

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Addictive personality
A concept that was formerly used to explain addiction as the result of pre-existing character defects in individuals.
Mentioned in: Addiction

addictive personality
[ədik′tiv]
a personality marked by traits of compulsive and habitual use of a substance or practice in an attempt to cope with psychic pain engendered by conflict and anxiety.


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