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[QUOTE="n3rv, post: 2483165, member: 101022"]
Regarding addiction, it is any act out of craving and temporary relief,  which the individual is still not able to stop, in-spite of long-term  negative consequences. The roots of it are ultimately in pain and it is  often very misunderstood.

For the record, one can be addicted to  poker, gambling, and the internet, and still not lose any money if  bankroll management is adhered to. However, if gambling more than one  can afford to lose is the biggest fix then it is unfortunate.

I  don't agree with the original poster that addicts consciously ruined  their lives. Addicts are typically missing a lot of compassion for  various reasons beyond their control and need a greater escapism from  their lives just to fill the void. The problem is it ultimately creates  more pain.

If you truly understand addiction, you will understand  the moments they are chasing their fix are ones where they feel the  most alive with love, confidence, happiness etc. and every other moment  is filled with a living hell in comparison.

It is only when an  addict is willing to love themselves enough to be with themselves  through the worst moments of reality that they will start to make  ultimate progress and reclaim responsibility.
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