How to know if you’re addicted
&quot;Addiction can be defined as a persistent, compulsive need to use a substance, despite the negative consequences to you or others.&quot;<p>What about things that are beneficial but unclear if they&#x27;re healthy? Staying up late on the computer but then taking a sedative to fall asleep immediately so that you don&#x27;t spend an hour staring at the ceiling. You get more sleep, but you&#x27;re probably addicted to the sleeping pills. Without them, you don&#x27;t get enough rest.