ADDICTIVE!

Being caught in a mindset that works against you as much as any narcotic
or other addictive drug is as common with the 'straight' Joes-n-Janes
as it is with their sick brothers and sister citizens who are tangible
substance abusers. It's the meaning that is given to the experience that
brings you back to the behavior and the rationalizations and arguments
with others for the behavior