The interesting thing about the treatment of addiction is that one of the most effective solutions (Overeaters Anonymous, AA, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.) is that

The interesting thing about the treatment of addiction is that one of the most effective solutions (Overeaters Anonymous, AA, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.) is that getting a bunch of these "addicts" in the same room to talk about their addiction can actually help. The first step in all of these programs begins with the word "We". One of the little euphemisms I've garnered from friends and such through the years is that "Wellness begins with 'We'; Illness begins with 'I'." Most addictive habits are actually resultant from one thing only, and that is loneliness. OA, AA, NA, etc. WORK for people because they actually force them out of their little isolated states, into situations where they can actually communicate their "feelings" (I know! such a dirty word!) to people who actually understand and "get" where they are coming from. Some of the happiest people I've known are members of AA or some other 12-step program. I think it's true: give more than you think you've received, and you'll be happier.