What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Addiction?

Published December 15, 2013

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 Wondering spirit
If your sad that you can’t do or have whatever it is that you like on a daily basis is a good sign.

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