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“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
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“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)

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It’s traditionally assumed that if someone is addicted to something, it’s more than likely that something will be of the illegal variety. But it doesn’t have to be the case. Addiction can realistically be associated with anything, even legal things.
And folks on Reddit were discussing their very legal addictions in this now-viral online thread. Things like sugar, chocolate, video games and the like. And that opened up a pretty interesting discussion.

#1

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Brake fluid. But I can stop any time i want.
221points

#2

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Sugar
That s**t is extremely addictive.
155points

#3

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
If I don't have caffeine regularly I get...difficult.
122points

So, what is addiction?

There is no clear-cut answer to that question. Mostly because it deals with an invisible line that is crossed, and is in many cases difficult to come back to. Or, even, in some cases, flat out impossible. In that case, it’s then a game of learning to live with it and learning to accept the consequences.

#4

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Food. I've got a terrible food addiction that's comparable to my 600 lb life type of addiction. It's a real f****n monkey on my back. I don't like to talk about it on here much though because then I get a bunch of commenters on here telling me how unhealthy that is ECT. I Know! For Christ sake, I know. Anywho, I hope everyone's having a nice day. Happy St Patricks day.
122points

#5

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Buying s**t I don’t need.
117points

#6

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Alcohol. I haven't had any in 24 years, but it's best practice to assume that I'm still addicted.
112points

Those who get addicted essentially cross a point where their body gets so hooked and it starts demanding to feed the addiction. If not demanding more with every time on top of it. Difficulty arises from the fact that nobody knows where this line is exactly. It’s different for everyone, and once you cross it, you don’t know it until it’s too late.

#8

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Chocolate. It's a problem. I need to stop, but I'm pretty much addicted, because without it, days are horrible.
110points

The reason why some addictions are impossible to kick is because it’s hard to understand when and if you haven't actually returned to the line between addiction and normal life. You’ve already experienced it, so you know the temptation, and thus can relapse again at any time. In that case, you often learn to maneuver around it, kinda sorta feeding it but not too much. But always living with that risk.

#10

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Tobacco but it's not the nicotine because when I quit a few years back I had both patches and gum which I didn't touch after the first few days but the physical act of smoking, whether it be cigarette or pipe, is what I craved. Vaping, with and without nicotine, also didn't satiate that craving. I love the taste, smell and ritual of smoking tobacco products.
82points

One thing that many assume is that it’s all down to willpower to kick the habit. But, alas, it’s not just that.

There’s also knowledge on how to tackle the addiction as well as having the support to go through with it successfully. Oh, and it’s also understanding that addiction doesn’t make you a bad person. Even more so when you have identified it and made efforts to fend it off.

#13

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Really weird online games like candy crush, solitaire, this water bottle game where you have to match the colours. Beginning to feel like I'm only addicted bc it gives me a false sense of accomplishment lol gotta work on that asap.
75points

#14

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Saving pictures of cats on my phone…I have over 2,000
I don’t even like cats that much I just like seeing 2,000 pictures of cats and giggling about the sheer magnitude of cats lmao.
73points

#15

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Chap Stick. It's a lifelong addiction.
70points

There is a lot to addiction. Part of what makes it so darned difficult. And it all starts with that initial use.

The reasons why folks start using drugs are numerous. It can be rolling with a bad crowd (or even a good one), living with a bad example of a guardian or simply curiosity. Whatever the case, that one time might be the sweet relief that your body will continue to demand from here on out.

#16

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Tea. Yorkshire Tea preferably.
68points

#18

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Shopping. Sounds ridiculous but I don’t remember the last time I didn’t spend money for a whole 24 hours. Definitely working on it, but spending money can definitely become a problem. .
56points

Initial use can evolve into abuse, which is when the person uses the substance on a recurring, oftentimes improper, basis. In other words, it’s used to a degree where it’s harmful. Some say the line to cross into abuse is when a person starts using the drug for the euphoric response or when self-treatment is performed without a doctor’s instruction.

#19

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Being overly polite to the wrong people. Lol.
53points

#20

“What Is Something Legal That You’re Extremely Addicted To?” (45 Answers)
Everything. I’m an extreme addict. Anything I do, I end up doing to the max. 3 drinks 1 night a week, rapidly becomes 200 drinks in a week. Diets turn into anorexia. Quitting a diet becomes a binge eating disorder. I take up horticulture, learn how to propagate and literally bring home 500 plants in one day. I start reading again and suddenly, I have no time for anything else because I’m tearing through a whole Rubbermaid of library books a week. You don’t even want to know how what an all-consuming issue my sex drive, caffeine habit and nicotine addiction are.
Edit: I have been treated for ADHD and Bipolar type I in the past but nothing worked. I was upgraded to C-PTSD, Autism, Schizoaffective, Anorexia Nervosa, Dermatillomania and Haphephobia. Possible Dyscalculia. You can stop suggesting ADHD and Bipolar now. Lol.
50points
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