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Plenty of addictive substances wreak physical havoc on the body of the user. With these addictions, the government has stepped in to make a lawful incentive against using them.
But addictive behavior is just that--behavior.
<p>It isn't confined to the worst of the worst. If an addictive tendency is present, it will find a way to rear its head in daily life. </p><p>And so even the most legal, seemingly innocent activities, foods, and items can become villainous sources of the problematic pull. </p><p>And arguably, they're the toughest addictions out there. After all, they're not bad enough to become illegal. So they're always around, up for grabs, calling people's name. </p><p>A recent Reddit thread pulled together some of the most insidious, above water behaviors and substances. </p><p>Account28784 asked, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" rel="dofollow" target="_blank">"What legal thing are you addicted to?"</a></p>
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Is Everyone Here Guilty?
<p>"The internet in general, I hardly read anymore or do things I used to enjoy, I'm just hooked on the internet." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sa8pz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">sami2503</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Same. Yesterday I saw a thread about hobbies people have started up since the pandemic started and I've never felt so unproductive. I saved the thread to get ideas for new hobbies. But here I am - still on reddit" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sdexx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">jasminel96</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_36" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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No Pull More Powerful Than the Biological Imperative
<p>"Sugar" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sacv1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">look_for_the_helpers</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Truly an addictive substance" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sfwlf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">unnaturalorder</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Sugar, could be the most addicting drug. I think people should shift their conspiracy efforts there. Lol everything has sugar, corn syrup, etc. causes health issues with how much access we have to it... obesity, diabetes, cancers, etc" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sxqvv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">Proto216</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_2" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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*Slightly Informed* Gambling
<p>"Gambling on the stock market like a degenerate" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1s6hnc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">CaptFeelsGay</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Oh, that can get real bad real fast if you start doing crazy sh** with options" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1scogq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">throwaway8u3sH0</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I've always said that gambling stocks is the same as betting on black in a casino." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1t2l05?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">crotts1229</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Gimme Gimme Gummy
<p>"Walmart sells generic fruit snacks that I swear have crack in them. I actually have to limit myself to only buying a box every three months because I will INHALE them." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1shb64?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">RedactedNPC</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"For me it's Mott's fruit snacks. They're considerably more chewy than other fruit snacks i've had and they're so damn addicting." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sz8ph?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">versionRaccoon</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_4" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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How Wholesome
<p>"Drinking water" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1s6ckp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">ultimatefinesser</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Yeah, I drink probably 5-7 liters a day. I honestly don't know how some people drink barely any - I'm always thirsty!" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1snodt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">ctadgo</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Hydrate or diedrate" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sltfb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">musicalwaluigi</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Everywhere You Look
<p>"Caffine. It's actually a very physically addictive drug." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1s6i6v?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">faget460</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I am as well. I've recently discovered the power of cold brew coffee and I'm hopelessly hooked. Every evening I set up my French press with coffee and put it in the fridge for morning. It's delightful but it has me by the balls." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sbl9u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">eternalrefuge86</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I'm worthless before having some kind of caffeine." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sb3dg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">PMYOURBOOBOVERFLOW</a></p>Corporate Treats
<p>"Subway's Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are just so much better than anything I can make myself. Heat em'in the microwave for 15 seconds and they taste as if they just came outa the oven."</p><p>"Reminds me of cookies my grandmother used ta make."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1su6ih?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">KPGamer2024</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_6" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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CONTACT
<p>"Hugs. And my vibrator. But mostly hugs." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1sf2j7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">mammatbone</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"If only one could purchase a giant hugging vibrator." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1slfg6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">sQueezedhe</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_7" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Would Be Tough to Legislate
<p>"Getting really high, changing the color saturation on my TV to crazy purple and red and green and watching old godzilla movies while getting more higher" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1srej0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">Recordcraptaker</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Love me som old Godzilla movies."</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"There are some amazing ones and some real duds though. But it is all worth it in the end. Or so I tell myself after having watched all 33 movies..." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1tmdyk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">Zahz</a></p><div data-conversation-spotlight style="min-height:90px"></div>
A Couple Classics
<p>"My biggest addiction is my phone. Everyday is a battle to check myself and put it away. It got really bad during The lockdown to the point I was neglecting my family responsibilities."</p><p>"The other addiction I just picked up purposely is nicotine. I used to smoke a lot of hookah and missed the buzz id get. I don't like drinking so much so nicotine just gives the little buzz I need to stay sane."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ib2hts/what_legal_thing_are_you_addicted_to/g1t6l83?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">sajoser17</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_8" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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