Addiction is defined in the dictionary as “the state of being enslaved to a habit or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such extent that its cessation causes severe destruction.”
On the other hand, obsession is thought to be “the domination of one’s thought by a persistent idea, image or desire.” There is a fine line between an obsession and addiction. When an obsession “enslaved” a person to a point of “destruction”, then the addiction would become an entity that is threatening.
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Dr George Lee
Dr George Lee is a consultant Urologist and Clinical Associate Professor whose professional interest is in men’s health. This column is a forum to help men debunk the myths and taboos on men’s issues that may be too “hard” to mention. You can send him questions at askdrg@thestar.com.my
