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seriously! like how do you become addicted to coffee, I drink it regularly but I can't say I am caffeine addict or something. how one become a caffeine addict?

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[โ€“] Randomgal@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

OP didn't make this distinction, but you might find it interesting that the physical component is called "dependency". The word "Addiction" refers to the psychological/behavioral side.

[โ€“] all-knight-party@fedia.io 2 points 1 week ago

I did not know that! That's clearer wording, I'll use it in the future