Like others who have responded here, I believe that addiction is addiction, whatever the behavior or substance involved. So many of us are addicted, sometimes seriously, to several different things. The nice thing is that what works for one usually gives us a clue as to what will work for the others, as long as we're completely honest with ourselves. For me it's been the 12 steps, but for you it might be something else. You'll find your way, I'm sure.