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Habit vs. Addiction Explained

The document discusses addictions and provides activities for understanding them. It asks the difference between a habit and an addiction and lists common types of addictions like drugs, alcohol, gambling etc. The first activity asks students to invent an addicted character and describe their addiction experience. The second activity asks students to suggest ways to overcome addictions, such as rehabilitation programs, counseling, support groups and finding new hobbies.

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Habit vs. Addiction Explained

The document discusses addictions and provides activities for understanding them. It asks the difference between a habit and an addiction and lists common types of addictions like drugs, alcohol, gambling etc. The first activity asks students to invent an addicted character and describe their addiction experience. The second activity asks students to suggest ways to overcome addictions, such as rehabilitation programs, counseling, support groups and finding new hobbies.

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ADDICTIONS

What is the difference between a habit and an addiction?

Name different types of addiction that people can have:





What are your addictions?





Activity one:

With your partners invent a character that is addicted to something. Imagine how they would
describe the addiction and write some notes together. Use the sentences below to help you:

My name is.................................................I am addicted to.....................................................

My addiction changed my life in many ways, such as....................................................

Every day, I............................................................................

When I do it, I feel.............................................................

Without it, I feel...............................................................

In the future, I hope that........................................................

That’s my story.

Activity two:

Think of different ways that can help people overcome an addiction. Write down your ideas:

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