Let’s review the meaning of addiction.
Addiction is a way to meet our needs and wants in a misapplied or dysfunctional way. It is any activity that you cannot control and it gets worse over time. It is the use of a substance or an experience (action) for the purpose of removing pain or gaining pleasure.
The most common addictions known and discussed publicly are:
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Gambling
- TV, gaming, Internet
Lesser-known but also common addictions are:
- Eating disorders
- Anorexia, bulimia
- Shopping
- Rage