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by jjulius 854 days ago
I dunno how else to say that not having negative effects doesn't mean one isn't addicted to something. It simply isn't a requirement.
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> It simply isn't a requirement.

A third of the diagnostic criteria for substance addiction are about negative effects in the person's life. Perhaps it's not strictly a requirement but often it's only a question of time.