r/addiction

106K archived posts · Jun 2009 – Sep 2026

r/addiction

A place to discuss addiction. Get inspired, educated and guided to manage your addiction!

Created Apr 18, 2009

110KMembers (last snapshot)

106KArchived posts

A place to discuss addiction. Get inspired, educated and guided to manage your addiction!

Rules: 1. Be supportive and respectful Please offer advice, assistance, or contribute in a positive way and treat others with kindness and consideration. No derogatory or insulting comments, hate speech, or discrimination will be tolerated.

2. Respect privacy and anonymity Do not share personal information without permission. This includes real names, phone numbers, addresses, and social media accounts.

3. Surveys & research studies Surveys & research requests must be approved by the mod team via modmail. Posts that have been approved will be flaired.

4. No advertising of goods and services In keeping with the focus of our community on addiction and recovery, we ask that members refrain from sourcing, selling or advertising goods and services, including but not limited to telegram and other social media services. Private messaging other members for these purposes is not okay and may result in a ban.

5. Promote safety and well-being Encouraging or promoting self-harm or suicide is not allowed.

6. Use proper warnings for triggering content If you feel your post contains graphic or potentially triggering content and would like to give others a heads up, please use the “Trigger Warning" Flair.

7. Share approved addiction recovery resources You are welcome to share trusted addiction recovery resources, but please keep in mind that they will need to be manually approved by the moderators. Additionally, any promotion or solicitation of unrelated products, services, or websites must also receive approval.

8. Give constructive advice Remember that all advice given is from peers and not professional counselors or therapists. Provide constructive advice and avoid criticizing or attacking the OP.

Resources

Global Suicide Hotline

Recovery Services

Discord Server

Other communities

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