If We Take Literally the Etymological Roots of Addiction, What

question 29

Essay

If we take literally the etymological roots of addiction, what are some other ways that people "surrender" their lives to other addictions? What addictions might they be?

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Definitions:

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in health and well-being, as well as in the development of male sex organs and secondary sexual characteristics.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, driven by anger or hostility, which can be physical, verbal, or symbolic.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth, breast-feeding, and bonding, often referred to as the "love hormone."

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.