An addict, on the other hand, does not use his or her drug of choice for pleasure. Yes, in the very beginning, the addict settles on a particular drug of choice because of the pleasurable effects that it provides, but indulging for pleasure does not set someone apart as an addict. Seeking pleasure is normal. What makes addiction “abnormal” is that the addict no longer uses his or her drug of choice for fun or recreation but from necessity.
