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addict

[ad-ikt, uh-dikt] / ˈæd ɪkt, əˈdɪkt /
NOUN
someone dependent on a substance
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She’s still addicted to that guitar, spontaneously singing the melody over the phone.

From The Wall Street Journal

The earnings report came as a landmark trial accusing Meta of being among tech firms addicting young people to social media gets underway in Los Angeles.

From Barron's

Individuals with compulsive personalities are at higher risk for mental illness, and they may also be more likely to become addicted to social media.

From The Wall Street Journal

TikTok settled a lawsuit that alleges social-media platforms designed products meant to addict young people, avoiding a trial in California, according to attorneys for a young woman suing several tech giants.

From The Wall Street Journal

A disputed but growing body of research suggests some portion are addicted.

From Los Angeles Times