Addiction

The term ‘addiction’ is used as a generic term to include substance (alcohol and other drugs, including tobacco) use and gambling disorders. The aim of addiction services is to support recovery and wellness and minimise the harm that addiction can cause.

Cited from Matua Raki: https://www.matuaraki.org.nz/uploads/files/resource-assets/a-guide-to-the-addiction-treatment-sector-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand-June-2014.pdf