Glossary About Youth and Adult Correctionnal Intervention Program This glossary can help people who are interested in my study program to understand the vocabulary related to my field of study. addiction noun The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. Example: Although Dorian shows no signs of alcohol addiction, his endless pursuit of beauty is nonetheless equally as consuming. fr: dépendance Your browser does not support the audio element. alcoholism noun Excessive and repetitive drinking of alcoholic beverages to the extent that the drinker repeatedly is harmed or harms others. Example: Anomie has been linked to suicide, crime, delinquency, mental disorders, alcoholism and drug addiction. fr: alcoolisme Your browser does not support the audio element. ...