Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • 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.