I'm addicted to ..... add yours

perkymommy wrote: »

I'm not "addicted" to anything since addiction means you have a dependency on something (usually drugs). But I do like to have a few pringles and/or shelled peanuts every day. I can do without but they are my go-to snacks.

Having had some training in drug and alcohol counseling back when I was working clinically, it seems that on this board that we confuse the concepts of "addiction" and "chemical dependence."

Addiction: A compulsion to consume something or engage in some activity that is so strong that the individual will repeat the behavior despite serious negative consequences to health and/or well being. An addiction does not necessarily have to have a physical component. (Gambling addiction, for example, is a very real addiction.)

Dependency: Dependency is characterized by two things: 1) a tendency to develop tolerance and, therefore, requiring more and more of the substance to achieve the desired effect; and 2) the presence of withdrawal symptoms when the person stops using the substance. Sometimes the withdrawal symptoms can be very severe (i.e. benzodiazepines), and at other times they can be reasonably mild (i.e. caffeine headaches).

A person can be addicted AND dependent, of course. But people can be addicted to things where a chemical dependency is not present.

That all being said, I think the OP was using "addiction" colloquially to refer to foods one tends to really crave whether or not an actual addiction is present. I do think some people can be addicted to certain foods in the clinical sense-at least according to the definition I was taught.

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/frequently-asked-questions/there-difference-between-physical-dependence

Ice cream I could eat this for every meal
Pizza
Kraft Vinaigrette Parmesan Pesto (so good on vegetables)

Cool doritos with mild dip..
Every week lol

Makeup, wontons and boys

Coffee and wine....hate spending the calories on them but still do!

Tabasco Slim Jims. Really. Also Mike & Ikes. And pasta. Granted, I'll always be addicted to pasta. I refuse to give it up

Halo Top Birthday Cake flavor

finneyjason218 wrote: »

, I think the OP was using "addiction" colloquially to refer to foods one tends to really crave whether or not an actual addiction is present.

No kidding, and it's incredibly obnoxious because it trivializes life-destroying problems, but *tee-hee* I sure like chocolate!

Thomas Banana Bread English muffins... Ugh

Cottage cheese. 4% small curd and I'm extremely picky on brand. Lol. I used to eat crap and since I've been dieting this is my new favorite food!

oh and any kind of gummy chewy candy... dots, sour patch kids, gummy bears ect... I honestly love the texture. If only vegetables had the texture of gummy bears... and tasted like gummy bears... so just gummy bears.

Topo Chico
BACON (Really? NOBODY has listed bacon!)
Beef Jerky
Cheese (except American cheese)

Pop tarts
Fiber One Bars
Cereal
Ice-cream

This crap I can binge on!