The choice to refrain from an activity; to not engage in sexual activity.

Physiological or psychological dependence.

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV progressively destroys the body's cells and the immune systems ability to fight infections and certain cancers.

A disease that includes four symptoms: craving, loss of control, physical dependence and tolerance; also known as “alcohol dependence”.

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Question	Answer
Abstinence	The choice to refrain from an activity; to not engage in sexual activity.
Addiction	Physiological or psychological dependence.
AIDS	Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV progressively destroys the body's cells and the immune systems ability to fight infections and certain cancers.
Alcoholism	A disease that includes four symptoms: craving, loss of control, physical dependence and tolerance; also known as “alcohol dependence”.