Hmm.... No we can't be addicts.
Addicts don't admit to their addiction do they?
How about a Xmas buffet lunch party with lots of skatey people discussing the brain chemistry that could, just might make skating addictive.
Driving from Oban on the West coast of Scotland to Dundee on the East cos you can not possibly survive two whole weeks holiday without skating.
When someone says - "Oh, we'll see you on Dancing on Ice next" and you can answer, "No, but you might see some people I know"
You go skating instead of to the sales, thanking the sales for keeping the rink quiet.
Whatever you look at in the sales is assessed for suitability as skating wear.
When the consultant is assessing if you are well enough to be allowed out of hospital after a chest infection and asthma splat and the most important question you have for him is "But will I be well enough to skate on Friday?"