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2. Abstinence To refrain from the usage of chemicals for which a person may have become addicted.

3. Alcoholism A disease characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, which could lead to physical and psychological harm and could impair social and vocational functioning.

4. Addiction A dependence on alcohol, drugs, sex, etc. that becomes a physical and psychological craving. No consequence or hurt can stop an addiction.

5. Chemical Dependency A physical and psychological habituation to a mind-mood altering substance such as alcohol or drugs.

6. Habituation The result of repeated consumption of a drug which produces psychological but no physical dependence. The psychological dependence produces a desire (not a compulsion) to continue taking drugs for the sense of improved well-being.