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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Hot Take Henry 6d ago đź’¬ 1

Caffeine's social acceptance doesn't negate the fact that it's still a substance with addictive potential—just because it's normalized doesn't mean it's not an addiction.

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Source Please 6d ago

You're right that it's normalized, but the reason it's not condemned is because it's widely seen as a harmless part of daily life—unlike other addictions that carry more stigma.