Addiction - what is it? - Advice and guidance from the NHS

Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you.

Addiction is most commonly associated with gambling, drugs, alcohol and smoking, but it's possible to be addicted to just about anything, including:

Work

Internet

Solvents

Shopping

Sex

FIND OUT MORE: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/