antiaddictive (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌæntiəˈdɪktɪv/
Definition
Describing a substance or treatment that helps to prevent or reduce addiction, especially to a drug. Antiaddictive properties are crucial in the development of new medications to combat substance abuse.
Examples
Researchers have been working on an antiaddictive vaccine to help individuals overcome heroin addiction.
The doctor prescribed an antiaddictive medication to help her patient manage withdrawal symptoms.
How to Use antiaddictive
- antiaddictive medication (noun phrase)
- medication that helps prevent or reduce addiction — "The doctor prescribed an antiaddictive medication to help her patient manage withdrawal symptoms."
- antiaddictive properties (noun phrase)
- characteristics of a substance that help prevent or reduce addiction — "Researchers have been studying the antiaddictive properties of a new compound to understand its potential in treating addiction."
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