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Addiction appears in nature in some ways, but not exactly as we see it in humans. There are many reports of animals that seek out psychoactive plants and herbs that essentially get them high; however, keep in mind that addiction is not simply about a substance or a behavior, but rather about an imbalance in life functioning that involves mind, body, and behavior. The evidence suggests that animals do seek out plants that are intoxicating, and the effects seem obvious — for example, elephants lying about lazily after consuming an intoxicating plant — but I am not aware of any evidence that engaging in these behaviors becomes as problematic as it can be for humans.

The reason for this difference seems clear: Humans require a far more complex set of behaviors to function than do animals, and we require balance across many life domains to stay healthy.