Being addicted is like when you have a toy that you love so much, you want to play with it all the time, even when you should be doing other things like eating or sleeping. Imagine if every time you tried to put the toy down, you felt like you really, really needed to pick it up again. It’s like your brain is saying, ‘I need this toy to be happy!’

Think of it like a magnet that pulls you towards something over and over. Even if you try to walk away, the magnet keeps pulling you back. Sometimes, being addicted means you might forget about other important things because you’re so focused on what you love.

Imagine your favorite candy. If you eat too much of it, it might taste good at first, but eating only candy isn’t good for your body. Being addicted is like wanting to eat that candy all the time, even though you know you should eat healthy foods too. It’s important to have a balance so you can play, eat, and sleep well!