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Obsession is an excessive preoccupation or fixation with a particular idea, object, or person that persists despite rational evidence to the contrary and often interferes with a person’s everyday life and relationships. It can be characterized by persistent thoughts, impulses, or images experienced as intrusive and inappropriate, leading to distress.

In the context of addiction, obsession refers to an intense and persistent craving or fixation for a particular substance or behavior, to the point that it becomes the primary focus of a person’s thoughts, emotions, and actions. This type of obsession can lead to compulsive use or engagement in the addictive behavior, even in the face of negative consequences and despite attempts to quit. It can also create a cycle of addiction where the person cannot break free from the substance or behavior and experiences increasing levels of distress and impairment.