30 ESL Conversation Questions about Addiction

  1. Have you ever struggled with addiction or know someone who has?
  2. In your opinion, what are some common causes of addiction?
  3. How do you think addiction affects a person’s physical and mental health?
  4. What are some ways to seek help for addiction?
  5. In your culture, is addiction stigmatized or viewed differently compared to other illnesses?
  6. How do you think addiction affects the families and loved ones of those who are addicted?
  7. How do you think society should address addiction as a public health issue?
  8. Do you think addiction is a choice or a disease? Why?
  9. How do you think addiction treatment and recovery should be approached?
  10. In your opinion, what role do you think social support plays in overcoming addiction?
  11. Describe a personal experience or someone you know who has struggled with addiction and explain how it affected their life.
  12. Share your thoughts on the most effective ways to prevent and treat addiction.
  13. Explain how you think societal and cultural factors contribute to the development of addiction.
  14. Discuss the challenges of overcoming addiction and the importance of support and resources in the recovery process.
  15. Share your thoughts on the role of mental health in addiction and how it should be addressed in treatment.
  16. Describe a successful addiction recovery program or support group that you know of and explain why it was effective.
  17. Discuss the ways in which addiction affects not only the individual but also their loved ones and the community as a whole.
  18. Explain how you think the healthcare system should handle an addiction treatment and the importance of accessibility and affordability for those in need.
  19. Share your thoughts on the role of medication-assisted treatment in addiction recovery and its effectiveness.
  20. Discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction, such as trauma and social inequality, in order to effectively combat addiction.
  21. Have you ever watched a movie or TV show that dealt with addiction? Which one and what did you think of it?
  22. Have you ever had a conversation with someone about their addiction or recovery?
  23. Have you ever been to an addiction support group? What was it like?
  24. Have you ever read a book about addiction? Which one and did you find it informative?
  25. Have you ever volunteered or worked with people in addiction recovery? How was the experience?
  26. Have you ever experienced addiction in your family or among friends? How did you cope with it?
  27. Have you ever had a conversation with someone who didn’t believe addiction is a disease? How did you respond?
  28. Have you ever heard of a celebrity or public figure who struggled with addiction? How did they handle it?
  29. Have you ever used the internet or social media to find information about addiction? What did you learn?
  30. Have you ever been to a rehab or treatment center? How was it?