Abstinence:
To refrain from the usage of chemicals which a person may have become addicted.
Addict:
A person who has a craving for an addictive substance, who is physically or emotionally dependent on that substance on a daily basis.
Addiction:
A chronic, progressive disease which is characterized by continued use of drugs, alcohol, nicotine (addictive substances) in spite of continuing negative consequences.
Addictionology:
The study of addictions usually focused on drug and alcohol addiction.
Addictionologist:
A physician certified in the field of addiction medicine, usually specializing in the areas of drug and alcohol abuse.
Addiction medicine:
The evaluation and treatment of people suffering from the disease drug addiction, alcoholism and associated disorders.
Addiction treatment:
The attempt by one or more people to cause another person to discontinue their use of drugs, alcohol or harmful behavior. This service is usually provided by a licensed professional or within an addiction treatment program.
Addiction treatment center:
A licensed facility that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of drug addiction, alcoholism and associated disorders. This center may provide residential treatment, partial hospitalization treatment or outpatient treatment services.