Is overworking considered an addiction?

Is overworking considered an addiction?

Drew Pinsky (Addictionologist) gives expert video advice on: How much of my addiction is hereditary?; Is overworking considered an addiction?; What's the first thing I should do if I am an addict?

Addiction is really defined by negative consequences. So if you are only having positive consequences that really defies that definition. It is relationship problems, work problems, financial problems, school problems, health problems, legal problems. If those areas of your life are negatively affected by addiction and you have a family history-that is addiction.