Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Addiction issues refer to a range of problems related to substance abuse or compulsive behaviors that negatively affect an individual's physical, mental, and social well-being.
Related terms
12-Step Program: A self-help program that encourages individuals with addiction issues to rely on support groups and follow a series of steps for recovery.
A therapeutic approach that helps clients identify and change unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction.
Motivational Interviewing: A counseling technique that aims to enhance an individual's motivation to change addictive behavior by exploring their ambivalence towards it.