This is an interesting question Splendra, thanks! I dont know much about religion or spirituality but I can see your point about rituals. I always had a ritual when drinking, or I should say, the process of buying the booze, drinking it and passing out was always the same. When I moved to a new place, the ritual might change some, but it would be the same everyday: work, go to liquor store, go home, drink and dissolve into my own little world where I was comfortable. Next day, repeat. Although I guess it could also be called my routine, ritual and routine practically mean the same thing to me, its just that ritual is a routine involving religious practices I would say.