Drug addiction or habitual alcoholism, A55(5) Family Code
1. Concept Alcoholism – means “a chronic, a progressive, potentially fatal disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive drinking of alcohol leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction”. (Merriam-Webster, n.d. Available at: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcoholism [Accessed: 17 April 2025]) Addiction – means “a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity…