Chris Lakin argues addiction is a pursuit of anesthesia, not the habit itself

Chris Lakin argues that people are addicted to anesthesia, the numbing effect they seek, rather than to the behaviors themselves, such as scrolling, vaping or overworking.

As reported by Thariq (@trq212) on X on 29 October 2026, Lakin says this explains why cutting back on these habits takes so much willpower.

The report gives only Lakin's claim and does not include supporting evidence or data.