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“Addiction” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding Addiction

1. What is addiction?
2. What are some common types of addiction?
3. How does addiction affect a person’s life?
4. Can addiction be treated?
5. What are some signs that someone might be addicted?

II. Causes of Addiction

6. What do you think causes addiction?
7. How do social factors contribute to addiction?
8. Do you think genetics play a role in addiction?
9. How does mental health affect addiction?
10. Can stressful life events lead to addiction?

III. Effects of Addiction

11. How does addiction affect families?
12. What are the health risks of addiction?
13. How does addiction impact work or school life?
14. Can addiction lead to crime?
15. How can addiction change a person’s behavior?

IV. Overcoming Addiction

16. What steps can someone take to overcome addiction?
17. How important is support from friends and family in recovery?
18. What role do support groups play in recovery?
19. How can therapy help someone with addiction?
20. What are some common challenges people face during recovery?

V. Addiction and Society

21. How does society view addiction?
22. What can communities do to help people with addiction?
23. How does media influence our understanding of addiction?
24. Should addiction be treated as a health issue or a crime?
25. How can education help prevent addiction?

VI. Personal Experiences with Addiction

26. Do you know anyone who has struggled with addiction?
27. How did their addiction affect their life?
28. Have you ever faced an addiction yourself?
29. What did you learn from your experience with addiction?
30. How can sharing personal stories help others with addiction?

VII. Addiction in Different Cultures

31. How do different cultures view addiction?
32. Are there cultural practices that help prevent addiction?
33. How do traditional healing methods address addiction?
34. What role does family play in addiction recovery in different cultures?
35. How can cultural understanding improve addiction treatment?

VIII. Future of Addiction Treatment

36. What new treatments for addiction are being developed?
37. How can technology help in addiction recovery?
38. What role do medications play in treating addiction?
39. How can research improve our understanding of addiction?
40. What is the future of addiction prevention programs?

IX. Personal Responsibility and Addiction

41. How much responsibility does a person have for their addiction?
42. Can a person choose to stop being addicted?
43. How can people take responsibility for their recovery?
44. What role does willpower play in overcoming addiction?
45. How can self-reflection help in recovery?

X. Addiction and Technology

46. How has technology changed the way people become addicted?
47. Are there positive uses of technology in addiction recovery?
48. How can social media impact addiction?
49. What are the risks of online support groups for addiction?
50. Can video games be addictive?

XI. Addiction and Youth

51. How can we prevent addiction in young people?
52. What role do schools play in educating about addiction?
53. How can parents help their children avoid addiction?
54. What are the dangers of peer pressure related to addiction?
55. How can youth programs support those at risk for addiction?

XII. Reflection on Addiction

56. What is your personal opinion about addiction?
57. How has your understanding of addiction changed over time?
58. What is the most surprising thing you have learned about addiction?
59. How can we create a more supportive environment for those with addiction?
60. What message would you share with someone struggling with addiction?
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