And that means that this is a good time for me to add my take on the subject. I expected to see more on this topic, but perhaps it's become a non-topic for others besides myself. As is too well known, many people have a tendency to lose control over their lives. They don't seem to be able to stop destructive behaviors, even though they know that those behaviors are counter-productive to the achievement of their goals in life. Traditionally there have been a few well known and predictable avenues for these destructive behaviors.
Some people drink, some use drugs, some gamble away their family savings.
These behaviors are known as addictions. Not all addictions are necessarily self-destructive. Smoking has been proven to lead to cancer, so it should be included on the self-destructive side, but though caffeine may not be particularly healthy, it's not really all that bad. Withdrawal is an important aspect of addiction, and the burden of proof is on the user who always claims that he or she can stop whenever he or she wants. Television, of course, is a favorite.