I don't agree.
You can be a fully functioning addict.
I've been one & I've known many others.
Even at some of the lowest points of my previous addictions (drugs & alcohol) I was still holding down a job & attending school.
To me the difference is in how you see, treat & think of the substance (or whatever) in question.
If it is necessary & you don't mentally crave it for enjoyment it's not an addiction, even if you're physically dependent on it.
If you use it when not necessary, abuse the amount taken, mentally crave it, etc then it is a problem & is an addiction.
I'm addicted to Tylenol w/codeine. Is it normal?
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I don't agree.
You can be a fully functioning addict.
I've been one & I've known many others.
Even at some of the lowest points of my previous addictions (drugs & alcohol) I was still holding down a job & attending school.
To me the difference is in how you see, treat & think of the substance (or whatever) in question.
If it is necessary & you don't mentally crave it for enjoyment it's not an addiction, even if you're physically dependent on it.
If you use it when not necessary, abuse the amount taken, mentally crave it, etc then it is a problem & is an addiction.
BTW sorry OP, I'll start my own thread...
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Look up the definition then.