What is a Feining Craving? Decoding the Slang for Intense Urges
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, intense cravings are a hallmark symptom of substance use disorders. The term "Feining craving," more accurately spelled "feening" or "fiending," describes an overwhelming and often uncontrollable desire for a substance or object, ranging from a joke about needing coffee to a serious sign of addiction.