Re: Addiction : a definition
> Such a wonderful substance, sugar. The immediate stimulation from the
"rush"
> works well to keep one alert. I read that other substances such as mint
work
> equally well to keep a person alert. Maybe sugar-free mints wouldn't have
the
> negative effects on someone battling the buldge.
Hmm... like what kind of sweets??
> I have heard the term "positive addictions" applied to such things as
> exercise and reading. While some people may feel "compelled" (compelled =
> compulsive = addicted) to do certain "positive" things, I would disagree
that
> these would fall into the category of an addiction if there is no
negative
> impact on the person's life.
>
> For example, I have known runners who became irritable when missing their
> morning run (missing their "endorphine high"), but this could only be
> considered a negative impact on their life with a stretch of the
imagination.
> However, If their irritability led to domestic problems or inability to
> function at work (as withdrawal from some drugs does), then we might want
to
> consider it an addiction.
>
> Does this answer the question?
yes, it answers the question perfectly... and I have another question, what
would you use to term a "positive addiction:.
Rdgs
Alex