What is Addiction

What is Addiction is a comprehensive two-page worksheet that gives clients a clear introduction to addiction as a treatable health condition. It is designed to help individuals understand addiction while creating space to reflect on how substance use can affect the brain, behavior, relationships, and daily life.

This worksheet helps clients explore:

• The role of the brain's reward system
• ASAM definition of addiction
• Social & physical symptoms of addiction 
• How risky use shows up
• Loss of control 

Great for:

Individual Counseling • Group Counseling • Substance Use Education • Prevention • Early Intervention • Psychoeducation • School Counseling • Recovery Support

The approachable format makes it useful for introducing addiction concepts without overwhelming clients with clinical terminology.

Why You'll Reach for This Worksheet

✔ Ready to print and use
✔ Easy-to-understand language
✔ Designed for meaningful discussion
✔ Great conversation starter
✔ Useful for teens, young adults, and adults
✔ Fits easily into individual or group sessions

Use it as a standalone psychoeducation activity or pair it with other Counselor Club worksheets like Risk & Protective Factors to create a more comprehensive conversation about substance use and behavior change.

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