Is it true that everyone has some form of addiction?
539860
Yes I guess it could be true, addicted to caffeine, drugs, pain killers, sex, masturbation, porn, food, gambling, lying, internet, and much more.
419223
Seems to be. But it is purely psychological and like any psychological addiction it can easily be replaced by something else. \n\nOn the net, there is a huge amount of free porn. When looking at the damages of this addiction, at least money problems should not be one of them. Nobody every robbed a liquor store to get free porn.\n\nBut people can obsess on it so that they fail to do things like go to work, take care of themselves, pay attention to the people around them and so on. Those have serious consequences.
806786
They may be but why not talk to them and deal with this addiction.  I really think that if this is all that you do at twenty one you should probably get some help.  The problem with a true addiciton is that it interferes negatively with all aspects of our lives and one is not able to mature and grow and they should be doing.  So maybe your parents threats are what will motivate you to deal with this disease.
808162
There are ALL kinds of addictions from the most minor to most life-altering - and they are a common issue for many. \n\nFor some, they are the obvious, high profile drug-, alcohol- and gambling addictions. \n\nFor some, they are less life-altering...such as addiction to substances such as caffeine - or a food fixation. \n\nBelieve me, you're not alone, no matter what your addiction is.\n\nAnd also - trust me - it's hard, but addictions can be beaten!
336755
Depends on the person, strong minded people could try heroin once and walk away or some can be a functioning addict.  Get up all week and go to work then binge on coke all weekend but be A-ok monday morning.  A weak minded person will get caiught up in this, lose their job, sell all their things and turn on everyone.  I have seen it a lot too.  Its very hard to understand. Same reason some people can gamble and not get addicted. Just depends
18951
No this is a psychological disorder. An addiction just like any other. It is not the frequency or amount but the reasoning behind the behaviour..Your friends need help.
611772
any addiction is bad.
1112259
Everyone get's horney, it's a natural thing.  But all the time might be considered an addiction.
184543
Perhaps. Are they misleading people into thinking the substance is unaddictive? Then yes. If they are open with the addictiion causing potential, then it was the knowledgable choice of the person that is to blame.
74640
To a smaller degree, yes. Japan already has rehab for people who suffer from addiction to web games. This is a sign that yes, it can be controling. How many times have you waited to go to the bathroom cause your on it? How many times have you been on it and not wanted to eat? I could go on, but I think you get my point.
1074130
Most people take drug thinking it will give them an escape from their problems but it causing more and a new addiction.
1174453
I've been blessed with an addictive personality.\n\nSo far in life I've gotten myself addicted to Pepsi, Coffee, Ensure, Orange Juice, Chocolate (I have never discriminated against any chocolate), smoking, drugs, alcohol, singing, bad boys, following the leader, rollerblading, and self-pity.\n\nI've also been blessed with the power to overcome most of these addictions ... I'm left with Coffee, Chocolate (in moderation), singing, Italian men (oops it went from bad boys worse to Italian men), rollerblading, and laziness (more of a fear of change).\n\nYou may have the power to overcome your addiction, or it may linger your entire life ... I believe it's a combination of choice - destiny - and luck.
130654
Under 'any' & 'all' circumstances; especially if a person has an addictive personality!
1062618
There are in many things like that.  Sometimes depression is more popular.  then anxiety disorder or panic disorder.  Used to be hysteria and 'vapors' and nervous breakdowns.  sex addiction as a term was probably coined within the last 20 years.  so it's recent.
978084
Drug addicts and alcoholics suffer from a disease. This disease usually results in consequences which are socially repugnant. At some point, these people have an insight to the fact that continued indulgence in drugs/alcohol will not be tolerated and will inevitably destroy them and all that's around them (true)-they then make a choice to keep going or get help. It is hard to sympathize with them unless they try to change. A couple of outstanding features of addiction is incredible selfishness as well as an amazing capacity to manipulate others. If we hand someone the "Victim" label, they will most likely run with it and use it to their own end. The stats are bleak for recovery.
1068777
Usually the person has a compulsive personality. Studies have shown that people with addictions generally are like the monkey who pushed the button too many times, in the end, he dies. So it is with addictive personalities, whether it is alcohol, drugs, food, relationships, etc...these people just don't know when to say NO.
604115
Yes, you can get addicted to just about anything, and I bet it can ruin your life the same way hard drugs can. It's the same as alcohol and cigarettes - why are they legal? Because so may people use it and like it and they would be outraged if they had it taken away. People like to think that because it is legal they don't have a problem and they have this attitude that they are so much better than other addicts whose drug of choice is crack or heroin or meth. If it's legal people can feel less guilty.