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There is a word for those who believe they cannot live without something, go to whatever means necessary in order to obtain it, even knowing it is harmful, only to find what was once thought an escape is now a prison.


We prefer the term 'addict', thank you very much.


> We prefer the term 'addict', thank you very much.

It would appear my innuendo was appropriately stated then.


Is there a difference between addiction and compulsion?




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