The Meaning of Addiction Has Changed -- Addiction is Not a Characteristic of Things
Virtually anything can be addictive for the "right" person at the "right" time -- one of stress or disorientation, when that experience holds out significant and powerful associations for the person, when the person is not inclined or able to be restrained.
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