Sensation-seeking has been studied as having a strong relationship with addictive personalities. One form of addiction is substance addiction, drugs or alcohol.

Other forms are gambling, eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating or compulsive buying.

A more recent addiction that is being looked into is Internet addiction or problematic smart phone use.

It has been realized that what is sought in leaders is often the same kind of personality found in addicts, whether they are addicted to alcohol, drugs, or sex.

When people are seeking a leader they look for qualities like honesty, intelligence, creativity, and charisma, but a leader also needs to be driven and be willing to challenge certain ideas and practices.

People with risk-taking and obsessive personality traits, which are often found in addicts, can be useful in becoming a leader.

The reason that this connection exists is because pleasure is a motivator that is central to learning. Dopamine can be artificially created by substances that carry a risk for addiction, like cocaine, heroin, nicotine and alcohol.

Your lights are on, but you’re not home
Your mind is not your own
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Another kiss is what it takes
You can’t sleep, you can’t eat
There’s no doubt, you’re in deep
Your throat is tight, you can’t breathe
Another kiss is all you need

You like to think that you’re immune to the stuff…oh yeah
It’s closer to the truth to say you can’t get enough
You know you’re gonna have to face it
You’re addicted to love

You see the signs, but you can’t read
You’re runnin’ at a different speed
You heart beats in double time
Another kiss and you’ll be mine, a one track mind
You can’t be saved
Oblivion is all you crave
If there’s some left for you
You don’t mind if you do

You like to think that you’re immune to the stuff
It’s closer to the truth to say you can’t get enough
You know you’re gonna have to face it
You’re addicted to love

Might as well face it, you’re addicted to love

Your lights are on, but you’re not home
Your will is not your own
Your heart sweats and teeth grind
Another kiss and you’ll be mine

You like to think that you’re immune to the stuff
It’s closer to the truth to say you can’t get enough
You know you’re gonna have to face it
You’re addicted to love

Might as well face it, you’re addicted to love