A Dependency is what I depend on for my emotional energy.
I can be dependent on a person to meet my emotional needs.
I can be dependent on a substance to give me an emotional buzz or high.
I can be dependent on a habit, dependent on a substance or dependent on a person to supply whatever I need emotionally.
Dependency on a person forms a dependent relationship.
Dependency on a substance causes an addiction.
Dependency on a belief causes a habit.
A behaviour always follows a belief.
A habit is a consistent behaviour that follows a sub-conscious belief.
When I change a belief, I can change a habit.
When I change a habit, I can change how I meet my dependent need for emotional energy and give up an addiction.