Slide 1: Title
Understanding Addiction
Easy Read Module
(Add symbols: brain, heart, support)
Slide 2: What is Addiction?
Addiction is when someone cannot stop doing something.
This might be:
Taking drugs
Drinking alcohol
Gambling
Smoking
Eating too much
Spending too much money
Being online too much
Even when it causes harm, the person struggles to stop.
Slide 3: Addiction Is Not a Choice
Addiction is not about being weak.
Addiction is a health condition.
It affects the brain.
It affects self-control.
People with addiction often want help.
Slide 4: Types of Addiction
There are different types of addiction.
Substance addiction can include:
Alcohol
Drugs
Smoking
Some medicines
Behaviour addiction can include:
Gambling
Shopping
Eating too much
Internet or gaming use
Slide 5: What Addiction Can Look Like
Someone with addiction may:
Feel out of control
Think about it all the time
Find it hard to stop
Keep going even when it causes harm
This can affect:
Health
Family
Friends
Money
Work or school
Slide 6: Why Do People Become Addicted?
There is no single reason.
Addiction can be linked to:
Stress or trauma
Mental health problems
Loneliness
Pain or illness
Past abuse
Family history
It is never just one reason.
Slide 7: Addiction and Mental Health
Addiction often happens with mental health problems.
This can include:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Sometimes people use substances or behaviours to:
Block feelings
Cope with pain
Feel better for a short time
Slide 8: Explaining Is NOT Excusing
Understanding addiction does NOT excuse harm.
Harmful behaviour is still harmful.
But understanding addiction helps us:
Be kinder
Reduce blame
Support recovery
Keep people safe
Slide 9: Can Addiction Be Treated?
Yes ✅
Addiction can be treated.
People can recover with the right support.
Recovery looks different for everyone.
Slide 10: Support for Addiction
Support may include:
Talking therapy
Counselling
Medication
Support groups
Peer support
Asking for help is a strong step.
Slide 11: How You Can Help
You can help by:
Listening
Not judging
Encouraging support
Keeping boundaries
Looking after yourself
You do not have to fix everything.
Slide 12: Final Message
Addiction is:
Real
Common
Treatable
People deserve:
Understanding
Support
Hope
Recovery is possible 💙
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