In therapy, I am asked frequently what the difference between an addiction and a compulsion actually is. The terms are often used as synonyms by the media and individuals who do not know the difference. In actually however they are quite different. In addition to the discussion on the podcast, here is a link to a good article on the subject.

https://www.verywellmind.com/the-difference-between-an-addiction-and-a-compulsion-22240