Addiction Definition Debate
Comments debate whether a specific behavior or substance qualifies as true addiction, distinguishing it from habits, dependence, or harmless use, and discussing its semantics, harm, and prevalence.
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It's only an addiction when it's harmful.
Does it really qualify as "addiction"?
Sounds more like dependence/addiction to me
I think it is wrong to assume that something is inherently bad just because it is addictive.
Anything can be an addiction, meaning if it stops you from going to school/work, building and maintaining relationships, having food and shelter then it qualifies IMO. So while I support trying to help people in this situation I would be careful to not make it harder for everyone else that is responsibly enjoying those things.
I disagree, i think it’s the basis of a lot of addiction.
You are right, it is a different type of addiction.
not all users are addicts
Feel like this is all semantics. Sure the term "addiction" isn't fully applicable but the claim that because it's not addictive that there is nothing to the premise is spurious. I suggest everyone read the hacking of the American mind by Ronald lustig.
I'd say being addicted is a condition of sorts