toxicomaniecommon nounSyllable DecompositiontoxicomanieEtymologyexpanda compound word of toxicomane and -ie.Definition1. Repeated and excessive consumption of one or more toxic substances (analgesics, psychotropics, stimulants, etc.) without therapeutic justification. This use is accompanied by an uncontrollable addiction, accompanied by accustomization and dependence.expandPour la psychologie, la recherche de plaisir est la source principale de la toxicomanie.PluraltoxicomaniesHyperonymsaliénationmaladieHyponymsalcoolismecaféismecocaïnomaniehéroïnomaniepolytoxicomanietabagismeTranslationsenglish:drug addictionspanish:toxicomaniaitalian:tossicodipendenzaSee alsotoxicomane (cn.)