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Yes, it is just barely possible, but it is improbable to the nth degree.

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My advice is to worry about the big philosophical questions that actually show some ambiguity and require a bit of thought to resolve, rather than nitpick something that any six year old knows through his own experimentation -- that he decides what he will do.

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The usual problem I see with these discussions is there is no applicable way to experiment with the ideas and free thinking on this matter.

What follows may only cover a narrow range of choices, but no one can deny that we all have addictions. For the sake of this discussion, I will define an addiction as the making of a choice counter to what we intellectually know to be healthy. If we have free will and are not the sum of our history, chemistry, environment and current input state, then why would anyone freely and repeatedly choose a destructive action?

Hint: merely naming something does not explain it. "
 

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One way Modern Numer can, generally at first,  define this:

Karmic Debt Numbers.  These are very special numbers because it is QUITE a unique challenge for the person.  This number is known as 14/5. 
A person?s full name with a 14/5 in the Heart?s Desire or Expression number (known as a core numbers) will have to face the addictions:


The 14 Karmic Debt arises from previous lifetimes during which human freedom has been abused. Those with a 14 Karmic Debt are forced to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and unexpected occurrences. There is an acute danger of falling victim to abuse of drugs, alcohol, and overindulgence in sensual pleasures, such as food and sex. You must put the reins on yourself. Modesty in all affairs is crucial to overcoming this Karmic Debt.

Also important is the need to maintain order in life, and to establish one's own emotional stability. you must also be willing to adapt to the unexpected occurrences of life, all the while maintaining your focus on your goals and dreams. Flexibility and adaptability are at the very core of this struggle.
Orderliness in one's immediate environment is crucial to maintaining clarity and focus. Mental and emotional stability must be attained in order to avoid being thrown about by the changing fortunes in the external environment.

But the key to the 14 Karmic Debt is commitment. Life will resemble a roller coaster ride, but it will always travel in the right direction if one's heart is set on what is true and good. Set yourself a high goal, maintain order wherever possible in your life, avoid excessive sensory indulgence, and maintain faith. Above all, do not give up on your dreams and goals.
Those with the 14 Karmic Debt will experience life to the fullest, and as long as they maintain a high dream, they will achieve success and great spiritual development.
excerpt from Decoz.com

How do I know this is true?  My full name has it. I have experienced a gamut of addictive impulses for many years. My life is the perfect poster boy for bi-polarmania.  Overpowering me.  I couldn?t understand why I was like this. My intellect knew better, but the instinct had the control. IT was driving me like a dog until near the end of last year, through Numer, I found the source.  Imagine my surprise.  I?m still in disbelief.

Now, like you said we have our own poisons.  Its a matter of extremity that sets apart the impulsiveness.  Mine was extreme with broad objects and subjects to energize this instinct.  I care not to further explain what those are.  Use your imagination.  The excerpt alluded to what they were.