Addiction is needing or using a particular thing or engaging in a certain behavior compulsively on a regular basis without being able to stop, even when it causes problems in ones daily life. In today's society, there are many addictions that are considered socially acceptable which makes the addiction hard to notice. There are many people with addictions that may not even realize it. When addiction is thought of or talked about, most people related it to drugs and alcohol, but people can be addicted to other things as well such as working, the internet, caffeine, exercise, and negativity. .
One of the most common unnoticed addictions is working. The term "workaholic" is thrown around quite often. Just because someone works a lot, doesn't mean they are a workaholic. A workaholic will want to work even when it's not needed. They will find and make up reasons to go to work. One may become addicted to work after receiving a raise or overworking when in desperate need of money. Some people may work a lot because they are trying to block out other things while some people may work a lot because they are addicted to a sense of accomplishment that comes from working hard. Bosses may even reward workaholics because they do such a good job when working and are so passionate about it. On the other hand, people can become addicted to not working. Being out of work, sleeping in late, never dressing up, staying in bed when sick, being one's own boss, and being able to do as one pleases can be addicting and some people will stay out of work for months and even years.
In today's society, many people spend a large amount of time on the internet for several different reasons. The internet is a wonderful resource, but there is a fine line between what can be considered a healthy amount of Internet usage and being an internet addict. People become addicted to cybersex, online dating, online shopping, online gaming and several other things one can participate in online.