An “addictive personality” is a casual term that’s often used to describe a person who exhibits behaviors that they’re prone to overindulge in. You’ve probably seen this term pop up on online forums or through magazine quizzes that helped you put a name to this feeling you have about yourself.

There’s no standard definition of what an addictive personality entails. But people often use the term to refer to a collection of traits and behaviors that some believe are inherent in people at risk for addiction. Some common ones that have been reported include: