Lesson Summary:
Dr. James Berry explains that there is no such thing as a “good” addiction in healthcare. Addiction is defined as a disorder that causes problems and debilitation in a person’s life. While people may casually use the term to describe habits like watching TV or Netflix, true addiction, such as to drugs, alcohol, or gambling, leads to significant harm. Dr. Berry also highlights growing concern over behavioral addictions like sex, pornography, and internet gaming, which, while not formally diagnosed in all cases, exhibit similar harmful patterns.
