[MissiePanda]

I grew up with an alcoholic mom and a crackhead dad. Seeing what they went through, yes, I honestly believe it is an addiction. If you honestly, 100%, TRULY ADDICTED. Not that "oh I'm so addicted to pocky teehee~" kinda thing. If it's hurting you, your life, and the ones around you- you're addicted and yes, it is a disease. It's something you generally need help with- whether it's counseling, physical therapy, medicine, etc. I don't think alcohol and drugs are the only true addictions, though. If you're so addicted to video games you're neglecting your life, your friends, your family, your priorities then it is still harming you.

But me, for example, being addicted to pandas is just something I joke about. It isn't harming me and those around me (just my FINANCES) so I wouldn't consider that a disease.