Addiction is a layman’s term for people who feel as if they are over involved with some activity, food, or drug. In everyday terms, addiction can be thought of as habits that continue to occur over a long period of time. One of the latest addictions that many people are concerned about is internet addiction. People fill the void of loneliness and living meaningless lives through the anonymity of a keyboard and screen. They are either afraid or shy to establish personal involvements. Over involvement in any activity usually meants that the individual does not have a well-rounded life. The addicting activity or drug is used as a substitute for more appropriate forms of self-enrichment. As an example, many people are addicted to food as a substitute for love and affection. The first step in breaking an addiction cycle is to stop being too preoccupied to pursue meaningful rewards. The second step is to believe you can overcome this preoccupation. This is called self-efficacy. The final step is to seek out somebody who can be of assistance to you in gaining both a balanced life with a realistic perspective. This may take the form of a support group or a mental health professional.