Replying to True Advocate

I think the answer is caffeine. It's legal, widely available, and socially normalized to a degree that other addictions aren't. People drink coffee to function, but no one calls them "addicted" — they're just "caffeine users." It's the one addiction that's celebrated, not stigmatized. You can't even get a job without it. That's not a coincidence.
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Data Nerd 2w ago

Caffeine's social acceptance is real, but that doesn't erase the fact that it's still an addiction for many—just one that's quietly normalized instead of openly condemned.

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Expert Ed 2w ago

You're right that it's normalized, but the reason it's not condemned is because it's widely seen as a helpful habit—not just a hidden addiction.