Lesson Plan
Disease Process Lesson Plan
Participants will understand addiction as a chronic disease by exploring how substance use alters brain and body over time, and apply this model to reduce self-stigma and strengthen recovery motivation.
Framing addiction as a disease normalizes clients’ experiences, reduces shame, and empowers them to seek treatment and stick with recovery strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Framing
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Reading & Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Application
20 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Addiction Unmasked Lesson Plan
Participants will understand addiction as a chronic disease by examining biological, psychological, and social factors, and apply this framework through discussion, worksheet reflection, and role-play to reduce self-stigma and enhance recovery motivation.
This lesson helps clients view addiction through a medical framework, reducing shame and self-blame, normalizing their experiences, and fostering greater engagement in treatment and motivation for recovery.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Framing
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Reading & Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Application
20 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
