Definition

Noun: An addiction to caffeine; a condition characterized by a compulsive need to consume caffeine, typically found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and other products, leading to dependence and potential withdrawal symptoms upon cessation.

Usage

This term is used to describe a state of physiological and psychological dependence on caffeine. It is a formal or clinical term often used in medical, psychological, or public health contexts to discuss substance dependence.

Examples

• Her constant headaches were a symptom of her caffein addiction.
• The study examined the health impacts of caffein addiction in young adults.
• He sought help to overcome his caffein addiction.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a more figurative or hyperbolic sense in informal contexts to describe a strong habitual preference for caffeine, though this usage lacks the clinical severity of true addiction.
  • "With my five-cups-a-day habit, you could call it a caffein addiction," she joked.

Variants and Related Words

• Caffeine Dependence: A closely related term often used interchangeably in medical literature.
• Caffeinism: A condition caused by excessive caffeine intake, encompassing symptoms of addiction and intoxication.

Synonyms

• Caffeine dependence
• Coffee addiction (informal, specific)

Antonyms

• Caffeine abstinence
• Sobriety (from stimulants)

Noun

1. an addiction to caffein