As per your explanation, Khen, then I am addicted to cooking a great meal. Hell, I feel overjoyed to realize I have created something that I, and maybe someone else, will get to enjoy eating. Does that mean I need to have therapy for that? Am I addicted to cooking? Or, how about, when I was still cleaning houses, the great satisfaction and feeling of well-being I got from a job well done? Was I addicted to cleaning? Or to doing my job properly?

See, by your explanation, everyone is addicted to almost everything they enjoy doing. Does what I am saying make sense? Do you understand now why I feel real addiction is based solely on the ingestion of whatever drug the addict uses? Or am I just talking to myself here?

GGT, therapy should be used by those who need it, and not wasted on simulated addictions. Therapy has great value when used as it should be. People who have mental disorders (I hate wording it like that, but can't think of a better word. Sorry.) should get therapy as well as whatever medical help they need. People who have real addictions should, if they need it, get therapy.

Therapy is wasted on people who are just there to fulfill someone else's expectations. IE, the court, or people other than the person therapy is being forced upon. Contrary to some people's belief, not all people who use/abuse drugs and/or alcohol have deep, underlying mental problems. Some people use/abuse drugs/alcohol simply because they like the feeling/taste. I used alcohol because I genuinely like the taste of Black Velvet, and like the social aspect of going to the bar. I haven't had a drink in almost 2 months, and have no craving for a drink. I crave company and good conversation and arguing about whatever sports is on, or politics, or whatever. I really miss the social aspect more than anything! Oh yeah, according to Khen, since I enjoy it, I must be addicted to being a social person!