Anything can become a technical addiction when the user feels that he cannot easily stop using said product. When using a optional product so much that it no longer becomes fun, then help should be sought out.
I immensly enjoy the benefits of alcohol, so I drink a lot and often. I answered "yes" to more than half of those questions. However, it's not controlling my life, I do not have the depression, and I feel that it would be easy to stop drinking if I so choose.
Since you're mentioning the depression side of it, a doctor's help should be undertaken. Any time you get the feeling that "you just can't stop", then there needs to be some sort of outside agency to assist you.
Good luck, man. I know we all wish you the best.
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