> In other words drug addicts really want to be addicts. That is a reasonably accurate definition of the word "addiction", yes. When they no longer want the dr

> In other words drug addicts really want to be addicts. That is a reasonably accurate definition of the word "addiction", yes. When they no longer want the drug, then they are not addicted to it any more (this is a good example of how hard it can be to really change your desires). You appear to have some unstated objection to the notion that a dysfunctional desire is still a desire. I don't think this conversation can make any meaningful progress if you continue to avoid stating it.