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Sugar

Caffeine, people think they aren’t addicted to caffeine and can stop any time but watch them be miserable and go right back when they try. And in the same vein adderall for those college kids who are cramming before tests

Algorithmic Addiction from Social Media consumption. An analogy would be Caffeine addiction from coffee consumption.

Most people who use smartphones are addicts and are far from being aware of it.

Outrage

I’m surprised not to see “Weed” here.

I don’t smoke anymore, cuz awesome anxiety. But I was hella addicted when I was younger. I’ve got a few friends who HAVE to smoke every day, or when they go out, or when they play video games, or when they wake up…

It’s not physically addictive, but damn can it ever be mentally.

Internet and screens in general.

With so many states (US) legalizing weed, people are quickly forgetting that yes, pot is a drug and yes, it is addivitve.

Lemmy, my friends says this is a cult.

Work. Just because society deems it acceptable doesn't mean it's healthy.

Social media, here we all are lmaoooo

Social media consumption as a whole.

Fast food.

The amount of fast food people eat in America is not normal.

Music.

Some people won't drive without it. Or can't study, etc.

Obviously not a harmful addiction, or even undesirable in most cases - but generally unacknowledged.

I like most music, but it doesn't occur to me to go out of my way to play it for myself.

Following sports. Being a die hard sports fan is time consuming and stressful. Obviously betting on sports is an addiction people talk about now, but even tipping comps and fantasy football type leagues are things that rob you of time and energy.

Phone and to some extent, gadgets in general.

Air. You don't actually need it.

youtube shorts. A friend described them as a "time vampire".

Coffee.

Consumerism.

Tabloid / reality tv drama.

Porn.

Asking for help/favors. Also using white lies as easy answers for certain questions instead of explaining the truth.

Breathing. People do it all the time and most people will die if they don't breathe.

Carbohydrates. We love em carbs.

Food

Rage. Manufactured rage specifically.

Reddit addiction.

Food. Jfc does America love food. Celebration? Throw a bbq. Mourning? Better bring a casserole. Meeting? Where’s the donuts? Wealth is synonymous with healthy food: fresh fruit, smoothies, and whatever hot new protein food strikes your fancy. What do you eat? How do you carry it? How do you drink it? How do you mix it? How do you cook it? It’s fucking absurd.