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. =/

Best answer:

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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From Twitter:

Burnet residents and businesses being asked to sign a resolution to get educated to spot symptoms of drug addiction.
http://t.co/hm8FREBgCT – by AlexBoyerTV (Alex Boyer)

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