One thing that can characterize addiction is sneaking or hiding the behavior. My dad is an old car hobbyist, and it sometimes gets out of control to where he'll buy a car and not want my mom to find out about it. It has strained their relationship. Dad enjoys finding and buying them more than he enjoys actually DOING something with them. Mom hates having dead cars as permanent members of the family,
taking up space in the driveway or farmyard.
I think some people are addicted to TV. My Sig other is one. We just went on a three week road trip, and he'd have that TV on within ten seconds of walking into the hotel room.
I could go a month without TV, and probably not even miss it.
Lindy