nonaddictive
Won't create dependency
Nonaddictive describes substances or activities that don't create physical or psychological dependency.
The term appears most often with medications and recreational substances: a nonaddictive pain reliever, nonaddictive sleep aids.
Marketing claims of nonaddictiveness deserve skepticism—many substances once labeled nonaddictive later proved otherwise.
Causes no harm
- nontoxicNot harmful if consumed
- harmlessCausing no injury
- benignNot harmful or threatening
- innocuousCausing no harm
gentle · mild · safe · low-risk · risk-free · unthreatening · nonhazardous · controlled
Unimpaired mental state
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- withdrawalAct of taking away
recovery · clean · sober · twelve-step · sponsor · intervention · outpatient · inpatient
Habitual moderation in behavior
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- restraintControl over impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
prudence · judiciousness · measure · moderation · occasional · recreational · responsible · sustainable
Therapeutic substance for illness
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- supplementSomething added to complete
herbal · cannabis · CBD · ibuprofen · acetaminophen · antihistamine · decaffeinated · NSAID
Curative mental treatment
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- behavioralRelating to conduct
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
holistic · mindfulness · biofeedback · acupuncture · non-pharmacological · integrative · wellness · therapeutic
non-toxic
Causes no harm
innocuous · gentle · mild · safe · low-risk · risk-free · unthreatening · nonhazardous · controlled · regulated
sobriety
Unimpaired mental state
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
withdrawal · recovery · clean · sober · twelve-step · sponsor · intervention · outpatient · inpatient · aftercare
temperance
Habitual moderation in behavior
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- restraintControl over impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
balance · prudence · judiciousness · measure · moderation · occasional · recreational · responsible · sustainable · manageable
medication
Therapeutic substance for illness
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
supplement · herbal · cannabis · CBD · ibuprofen · acetaminophen · antihistamine · decaffeinated · NSAID · alternative
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- behavioralRelating to conduct
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
psychotherapy · holistic · mindfulness · biofeedback · acupuncture · non-pharmacological · integrative · wellness · therapeutic · supportive
nonaddictiveaddictive
Causing physical or psychological dependence
habit-forming · addicting · compulsive · enslaving · narcotic
addiction, addict, addicted, addictive, addicts, addicting, addictively