Addictions
Addiction means not having control over doing, taking or
using something, to the point that it may be harmful.
Common addictions include addictions to alcohol or drugs, but it
is possible to become addicted to anything, from gambling to
chocolate. You cannot control how you use whatever you are addicted
to, and you become dependent on it to get through daily life.
Useful links
Addictions - The Priory
Group
BBC -
understanding addictions
Beating addictions
NHS
Choices - addictions