Yes America is addicted to Petroleum.
Bush White House opposes a bill which would look into whether or not OPEC is gouging America saying that targeting OPEC investment in the United States as a source for damage awards "would likely spur retaliatory action against American interests in those countries and lead to a reduction in oil available to U.S. refiners."
Want to Help end the addiction?
Then stop driving your car.
Take public transporation, a bike, horse or just plain old walk when ever possible.
Eat local food, only turn on the heater if the temp drops below 50, and teach your kids to do the same.