Why is an understanding of addiction and addictive behavior important for criminal justice professionals?

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Why is an understanding of addiction and addictive behavior important for criminal justice professionals? How would you describe the difference between addiction and addictive behavior? What type of counseling plan would you develop for an offender who suffers from addiction and addictive behavior and has experienced physical and emotional trauma in his or her life? How could you help them set goals and develop a plan that will create success and break the pattern of addictive behavior?