Addiction:
I. Definition (by Merriam-Webster)
1 : a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
alcohol addiction
an addiction to prescription painkillers
drug addictions
gambling addiction
2 : a strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly
II. BBC Radio Talk about coffee
See BBC’s 6 minute English Coffee Addiction page
Download the Radio Talk
Download the transcript
III. Newspaper Article – Kathimerini
The complete article Teen alcohol consumption going unchecked
Download the Glossary Unit 5-vocabulary (word document)
Crossword Puzzle Exercise
IV. Resources
Technology Addiction (by the British Council)
Chandelier (Song by Sia)
