What a load of toss You don't have to feel that you "need" it or "crave" it to be an alcoholic

Friend of mine was an alcoholic for several years, and he never once felt like it "needed" or "craved" anything. He just preferred to be pissed than sober. Simple as that. Alcohol loosens inhibitions, and lubricates self-consciousness. Some people prefer to be even just slightly inebriated to feel more comfortable, and some prefer to spend their time in a full blown stupor. Nothing to do with needing - and all to do with wanting!

I'm addicted to smoking - but I don't ever feel that I NEED a nicotine hit. But I WANT to smoke. Big difference.