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The phrase "a source of addiction" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing something that causes or contributes to addictive behavior or dependency.
Example: "Social media can be a source of addiction for many users, leading to excessive screen time and decreased productivity."
Alternatives: "a cause of addiction" or "a trigger for addiction".
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Trauma is often a source of addiction problems.
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I'm addicted to interfaces and no longer look at a computer as a tool, but a source of fulfilling addictions.
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18, 19 Such cancer cells often exhibit Gln addiction; that is, they fully depend on Gln as a source of macromolecular synthesis and total bioenergetic production necessary for cell growth and survival.
They were the showbiz dream team, a source of endless stories (their 25-year age difference, their combined wealth, her looks, his drug addictions – and then there were the movies).
The influence of sucrose combustion products on smoking and nicotine addiction is still controversial because the presence of the sucrose may be treated as a source of aldehydes and organic acids.
To critics, it is a potential source of massive addiction and loss, a veritable slot machine in every home with a computer and typically a credit card; to proponents, it is an inevitability that can be a source of regulation and taxed entertainment.
What a source of power!
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