What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Addiction?

Question by Rowan: What are the signs and symptoms of addiction?
I’m looking for signs that can apply to any type addiction. I’ve tried to Google it but all I can find is for drug addictions. =/

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Answer by Britt
I think the most typical sign of addiction is craving.
you feel like you absolutely need whatever it is you are “addicted” to.

Also if you don’t feel as though you can be yourself without it

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