What is is my strange addiction fake?

"My Strange Addiction" is a reality television show that aired on the TLC network from 2010 to 2015. The show featured individuals with unusual and sometimes bizarre addictions, such as eating non-food items, obsessively licking their cat, or drinking gasoline.

While the show presented real individuals and their struggles with addiction, there has been speculation and criticism that some of the addictions portrayed on the show may have been exaggerated or manipulated for dramatic effect. Some viewers have questioned the authenticity of the show's subjects and their behaviors, suggesting that some of the participants may have exaggerated their addictions for attention or to be featured on the show.

However, the producers of "My Strange Addiction" have defended the authenticity of the show, stating that each individual and their addiction were thoroughly vetted and verified before being featured on the show. Ultimately, the veracity of the show and its subjects is a matter of personal interpretation and perception.