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ADDICTIVE MIND
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
|September 28, 2025
Addiction isn't just substances, it's the patterns we can't quit
When we think of addiction, images of alcohol, nicotine, or narcotics usually spring to mind. But 'addictive behaviour' is much more pervasive, subtle, and socially acceptable than we realise. It doesn't always come in the form of a chemical substance. It can look like the endless scroll on social media, compulsive shopping, the irresistible pull of gaming, or even the need to check emails at midnight.
This story is from the September 28, 2025 edition of The Free Press Journal - Mumbai.
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