Addiction transfer

What does "Addiction transfer" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Addiction transfer is a situation where a person stops one form of addictive behavior only to start another. For example, someone might quit drinking alcohol but start overeating instead. This happens because the underlying issues causing the addiction are not addressed, so the person simply switches from one harmful habit to another. It's like swapping one problem for another instead of truly solving it.

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