addiction vs obsession:
Main Entry: ad•dic•tion
Pronunciation: &-’dik-sh&n, a-
Function: noun
1 : the quality or state of being addicted
2 : compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful
Main Entry: 1ad•dict
Pronunciation: &-’dikt
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Latin addictus, past participle of addicere to favor, from ad- + dicere to say — more at DICTION
1 : to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively
2 : to cause addiction to a substance in (a person or animal)
Main Entry: ob•ses•sion
Pronunciation: äb-’se-sh&n, &b-
Function: noun
1 : a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling; broadly : compelling motivation
2 : something that causes an obsession
I am addicted to chewing gum. Does that count? I have been chewing gum since I was a kid and I don't why and how it started. It's bad cuz it's not good for your health. I need tips on how to stop it.
Kettle Crisps- Black pepper & salt with a cup of chai....my weakness to take away my sweetness....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) Oh and of course GS!!!!
I am addicted to chewing gum. Does that count? I have been chewing gum since I was a kid and I don't why and how it started. It's bad cuz it's not good for your health. I need tips on how to stop it.
oh....the same gum from childhood, ekhhhhhhhh now just take some new one.
and lol
I need to stop this habit oh and I also love mouthwash…love the tast of mouthwash and toothpaste.
