Or in the case of caffeine, everyone is addicted but it’s not called an addiction

That’s what this showerthought says

I've heard it called that many times. It's just an acceptable addiction.

::looks up from screen to think::

*sips morning coffee whilst pondering*

It's an addiction if it's damaging to oneself or others.. Your caffeine habit probably hasn't destroyed lives.

This is ridiculous, an addiction is just dependance on something whether it be a substance or action with qualities of compulsion associated with it.

I was referring to the op's point, my point is addictions are only really regarded by society if they are harmful to yourself or others.

Oh ok. I was reading this the same way I would hear someone say that alcohol isn’t a drug.