I think it can. In extreme cases (say grad school) I've had books and "book learnin'" suck the life out of my life. "All I can do is read a book to stay awake

I think it can. In extreme cases (say grad school) I've had books and "book learnin'" suck the life out of my life. "All I can do is read a book to stay awake And it rips my mind away but it's a great escape." - Blind Melon