Addicted
''Addicted'' is the title of numerous works in the fields of film and television, music, and literature. For specific entries, see the sections below.Film and television
Films
Addicted (2002) is a South Korean thriller directed by Park Young-hoon in South Korea, starring Lee Byung-hun and Lee Mi-yeon, which examines a young man's identity crisis after waking from a coma believing he is his deceased brother following a car accident.[1] Addicted (2014) is an American erotic drama directed by Bille Woodruff in the United States, adapted from Zane's novel of the same name and starring Sharon Leal and Boris Kodjoe, focusing on a successful art gallery owner's escalating sexual compulsions that endanger her marriage and family life.[2][3] ADDicted (2017) is an American independent drama directed by Dan Jenski in the United States, starring Luke Guldan and Gil Bellows, portraying a college football player's deepening reliance on Adderall as a coping mechanism amid academic and athletic pressures after team suspension.[4][5]Television series
Addicted is the title of several television series across different genres and countries, focusing on themes of dependency, romance, and recovery. The 2016 Chinese web series Addicted, also known as Heroin or Shangyin, is a boys' love drama that premiered on LeTV on January 29, 2016, consisting of 15 episodes each approximately 20 minutes long. Produced in China, it follows the story of two high school students, Gu Hai and Bai Luoyin, who develop a romantic relationship amid family conflicts and societal pressures after becoming stepbrothers, based on the boys' love novel Are You Addicted? by Chai Jidan. The series gained a significant cult following internationally despite being abruptly halted after episode 15 due to censorship restrictions on LGBTQ+ content in China, with plans for a second season ultimately canceled.[6][7] In the United States, Addicted is a reality television series that premiered on TLC on January 5, 2010, across two seasons (2010 and 2014), hosted by interventionist Kristina Wandzilak, a recovering addict herself. The show documents real-life interventions for individuals battling various addictions, including drugs and alcohol, emphasizing the emotional struggles of addicts and their families as they pursue treatment and recovery. It originated as a spin-off from the TLC series Intervention and highlights Wandzilak's approach to addressing underlying trauma alongside substance abuse.[8] A 2024 Thai adaptation titled Addicted Heroin premiered on WeTV on August 13, 2024, running for 10 episodes of about 46 minutes each. This drama series reimagines the same core narrative of forbidden romance between stepbrothers from contrasting social backgrounds, starring August Vachirawit Paisarnkulwong (Bright Vachirawit) in the lead role, and explores themes of class disparity, family opposition, and personal growth in a serialized format tailored for streaming audiences. The production faced challenges similar to its predecessors, including content adjustments, but received positive reception for its chemistry and visual style. A special episode was released on December 11, 2024.[9][10]Music
Albums
Several music albums bear the title Addicted, released by artists across genres such as pop, progressive metal, and rock, often delving into themes of emotional dependency, excess, and self-reflection through their lyrics and soundscapes. Sweetbox's Addicted, the sixth studio album by the German-American pop project led by producer Geo, was released on March 1, 2006, via Avex Trax in Japan. Featuring 14 tracks that fuse contemporary pop and R&B with classical music samples—most prominently Vivaldi's "Winter" from The Four Seasons in the title song—the album emphasizes upbeat, accessible melodies and introspective narratives on love and obsession. The first-press edition included a cardboard slipcase, and it garnered praise for its innovative sampling technique and catchy hooks, though its distribution was largely confined to the Asian market.[11][12] The Devin Townsend Project's Addicted, the second installment in Canadian musician Devin Townsend's ambient-heavy Contain Us quadrology, appeared on November 17, 2009, through InsideOut Music and Townsend's own HevyDevy Records. This 10-track progressive metal effort is defined by its "shiny and positive" aesthetic, with melodic, danceable compositions that use addiction as a metaphor for broader emotional and psychological struggles; standout elements include the re-recorded "Hyperdrive!" from Townsend's 2007 solo work and guest vocals from Anneke van Giersbergen on "Resolve!". Townsend described the recording process as a deliberate push toward absurd optimism amid personal challenges, resulting in an energetic production that contrasts his typically heavier output. The album debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard Heatseekers chart and number 36 in Finland, earning acclaim for its uplifting dynamics and vocal layering.[13][14][15] Subsequent releases include Karibow's Addicted (2014), a 78-minute progressive rock album by the German one-man project of Oliver Rüsing on Rockwerk Records, blending neo-prog, pop, and hard rock in 16 tracks like "Primeval" and "Stella Nova" with clear production and thematic explorations of change and belief. It was lauded in prog circles for its ambitious scope and melodic accessibility.[16][17][18] The American hard rock band Addicted issued its self-titled debut in 2015, featuring original members Greg Smith (vocals), Rick Tschee (guitar), Joe Duggan (bass), and Sabastian Palacios (drums), aiming to deliver fresh riffs in a post-grunge era; however, it achieved limited commercial or critical impact beyond initial press coverage.[19] No major full-length albums titled Addicted by established artists have emerged since 2015, with post-2023 various-artists compilations deemed non-notable due to lack of widespread acclaim or influence.Songs
Several notable songs titled "Addicted" have been released by various artists across genres, often exploring themes of emotional, romantic, or personal dependency. Simple Plan – "Addicted" (2002)This pop-punk track from the band's debut album No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls, addresses the pain of a fading relationship and inability to let go, with lyrics like "Why can't I breathe? / What's going on?" It was released to radio in June 2003 as the third single, peaking at No. 45 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 11 on the US Mainstream Top 40, contributing to the album's platinum certification in the US.)[20] Kelly Clarkson – "Addicted" (2004)
This pop-rock track appears on Clarkson's second studio album, Breakaway, and delves into the turmoil of an obsessive relationship, likening a partner to a inescapable drug or demon through lyrics such as "It's like you're a drug / It's like I'm stuck."[21][22] The song received radio airplay as a promotional single but did not chart highly on major Billboard lists, though it contributed to the album's overall success, which sold over 6 million copies worldwide.[23] Enrique Iglesias – "Addicted" (2003)
A pop ballad from Iglesias's album 7, this song portrays intense romantic longing and dependency, with lines like "You say you like my eyes / And you like to make me sigh." Released as the second single in October 2003, it peaked at No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 15 on the US Adult Top 40, and No. 9 in Denmark, though it did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100. The Spanish version, "Adicto", also charted in Latin markets.)[24] P.O.D. – "Addicted" (2008)
Featured on the band's sixth studio album, When Angels & Serpents Dance, this nu-metal and rap rock song addresses spiritual addiction and the struggle against worldly temptations, with verses contrasting intoxication by material desires against a call for redemption: "Intoxicated world, boys and girls / Fill me up, but not the hint of self mutilation."[25][26] The track was released as a single on February 19, 2008, and later remixed and remastered in 2022 as part of an updated edition of the album.[27] Saving Abel – "Addicted" (2008)
The lead single from the band's self-titled debut album, Saving Abel, this hard rock anthem portrays a toxic romantic entanglement, emphasizing physical and emotional fixation with lines like "I'm so addicted to / All the things you do / When you're going down on me."[28][29] It achieved significant radio success, peaking at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 20 across multiple rock charts, including active rock and modern rock formats, helping propel the album to over 800,000 U.S. sales.[30][31] Zerb & The Chainsmokers ft. Ink – "Addicted" (2024)
This electronic dance collaboration, released as a single, captures romantic obsession in a club setting, with lyrics highlighting irresistible attraction: "I'ma hit the club, throw it, throw it, throw it back / When I look this good, I just wanna be bad."[32] The track went viral on streaming platforms, amassing over 300 million global streams by mid-2025 and gaining traction through social media remixes and user-generated content. Will Dempsey – "Addicted" (Piano Version) (2024)
Included on Dempsey's album Don't Panic, this acoustic piano rendition offers introspective reflections on personal habits and relational dependency, framed as a confession: "I'm addicted, I confess / Girl, my favorite drug is you."[33][34] Released as a stripped-down single, it emphasizes emotional vulnerability over production, resonating with listeners through its raw delivery.[35]