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NEW - Addiction Support Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 July 11th
...See more Welcome to the NEW Addiction Support Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of Dec 2024 (updated by @tommy) @akshi2611 @BeautifulCurse @exuberantTalker9747 @freeman @Helentreat12 @Hobzz @HopefulMamaof4 @ivoryLime3964 @JasonneedsinTx @Jenna @joyfulUs2825 @kindShade3891 @matchamochi07 @Mhmdi @Oceansky93 @peachLime4859 @PFord79 @Property1094 @Rainboho @Ren1478 @Sahilwj @sensiblePine5487 @SerenelyClean @Snowy00 @tommy @tornwillow @xmoonsie16x0
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NEW - Addiction Support Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 July 11th
...See more Welcome to the NEW Addiction Support Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of Dec 2024 (updated by @tommy) @akshi2611 @BeautifulCurse @exuberantTalker9747 @freeman @Helentreat12 @Hobzz @HopefulMamaof4 @ivoryLime3964 @JasonneedsinTx @Jenna @joyfulUs2825 @kindShade3891 @matchamochi07 @Mhmdi @Oceansky93 @peachLime4859 @PFord79 @Property1094 @Rainboho @Ren1478 @Sahilwj @sensiblePine5487 @SerenelyClean @Snowy00 @tommy @tornwillow @xmoonsie16x0
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In-Person/Online Support Group Library
by VinylFly
Last post
 April 15th
...See more The following is an incomplete library of both in-person and online free of charge or by donation support groups for those suffering from a wide range of addictions including alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex and pornography, eating disorders, mental health and behavioral addiction, and other addictions not specified here. There's also a section for friends and family members of people with addictions along with some harm-reduction resources for people who are currently active in their addictions. Please feel free to add your own groups and resources which aren't on this list or to share your stories and experiences with recovery support groups. Before we get started, let's define a few words and phrases which may be unfamiliar to many who are new to the world of addictions and recovery. Definitions Abstinence: The practice of restraining oneself completely from indulging in their addiction. Moderation: The practice of regulating and putting a limit on one's indulgence in addictive behaviors and activities. Recovery: A process of change through which an individual achieves freedom from the problems caused by their addiction and improved health, wellness, and quality of life. May or may not include complete abstinence from substance use and/or addictive behaviours. Sobriety: A state of not being intoxicated by alcohol or other mind-altering substances 12-Step Program: A spirituality and abstinence-focused program based on a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addictions. The original 12-step group was Alcoholics Anonymous and it was founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith (also known as "Bill W." and "Dr. Bob"). For more information about the specifics of the program and a detailed outline of the guiding principles and steps, check out the 7cups 12-step working guide (https://www.7cups.com/12-step-working-guide/ [https://www.7cups.com/12-step-working-guide/]) Harm-reduction: Policies, programs, and practices that aim to reduce the harm associated with the use of substances. It is about preventing harm rather than complete abstinence, recognizing that stopping use may not be realistic or desirable for everyone. Secular: Attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: A type of psychotherapy that focuses on the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems and changing unhelpful patterns in cognitions (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes), behaviors, and emotional regulation. Now that we've got the definitions out of the way, let's get on to the list of support groups. Click on the name of each group to be directed to the group's website General Addictions SMART Recovery [https://www.smartrecovery.org] Cognitive behavior therapy-based self-management program. Refuge Recovery [https://www.refugerecovery.org/] Mindfulness-based addiction recovery based on Buddhist philosophies. Women for Sobriety [https://womenforsobriety.org/] [https://womenforsobriety.org/]Abstinence-based self-help program for women. LifeRing Secular Recovery [https://lifering.org/] Peer-run, abstinence-based, non-12 step addiction recovery program. Secular Organizations for Sobriety [https://www.sossobriety.org/] Local non-professional groups that help individuals achieve and maintain sobriety/abstinence from alcohol and drug addiction, food addiction and more. Online Gamers Anonymous [https://www.olganon.org/home] [https://www.olganon.org/home]12-step recovery program for those with video gaming addictions. Alcohol Addiction Alcoholics Anonymous [https://www.aa.org/] 12-step program for people who seek recovery from alcoholism and problematic drinking. AA Online [https://http//www.aaonline.net/] Online Alcoholics Anonymous meeting platform. Moderation Management [https://www.moderation.org/] Peer-run non-coercive support groups for anyone who would like to reduce their alcohol consumption. HAMS [https://http//hams.cc/] Harm reduction approach to managing alcoholism. r/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/]stopdrinking [https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/] [https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/]Reddit community for support in abstaining from drinking alcohol. Drug Addictions Narcotics Anonymous [https://https//www.na.org/]12-step program for people who seek recovery from drug addiction. NA Online [https://na-recovery.org/] Online Narcotics Anonymous meeting platform. Pills Anonymous [https://www.pillsanonymous.org/] 12-step program for people who seek recovery from prescription drug addiction. Cocaine Anonymous [https://https//ca.org/] 12-step program for people who seek recovery from addiction to cocaine. Crystal Meth Anonymous [https://https//crystalmeth.org/] 12-step program of recovered and recovering crystal meth addicts. Marijuana Anonymous [https://https//www.marijuana-anonymous.org/] 12-step program for people with common desire to maintain abstinence from marijuana. r/leaves [https://www.reddit.com/r/leaves/]Reddit community for support with quitting marijuana/cannabis. Gambling Addiction Gamblers Anonymous [https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/] 12-step program for people who have a gambling problem. GamTalk [https://https//www.gamtalk.org/] A supportive community helping people with gambling issues to share their experiences and ideas. GamblingTherapy [https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/] A free online service that provides practical advice and emotional support to people affected by problem gambling. Sex and Pornography Addictions Sex Addicts Anonymous [https://https//saa-recovery.org/] 12-step program for people who want to stop their addictive sexual behavior. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous [https://slaafws.org/]12-step program for people recovering from sex addiction and love addiction. Sexaholics Anonymous [https://www.sa.org/] 12-step program for compulsive sexual acting-out. Nofap [https://www.nofap.com/] [https://www.nofap.com/]An online support group for those who wish to avoid pornography and masturbation. Eating Disorders Overeaters Anonymous [https://oa.org/] 12-step program for people with problems related to food including, but not limited to, compulsive overeaters, those with binge eating disorder, bulimics and anorexics Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous [https://www.foodaddicts.org/] 12-step program for people who have a relationship with food that parallels an alcoholic's relationship with alcohol. Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous [https://aba12steps.org/] 12-step program to address the mental, emotional, and spiritual components of the disorders of anorexia and bulimia. Mental Health and Behavioral Addictions Recovery International [https://www.recoveryinternational.org/] Cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system. Emotions Anonymous [https://emotionsanonymous.org/] (12-step program for recovery from mental and emotional illness) Codependents Anonymous [https://coda.org/] (12-step program for people who share a common desire to develop functional and healthy relationships) Groups for Family and Friends of People with Addictions Al-Anon [https://https//al-anon.org/]12-step fellowship with the stated purpose of helping relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen [https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/] 12-step fellowship for people aged 13-18 who have an alcoholic relative or friend. Nar-Anon [https://http//www.nar-anon.org/]12-step program for friends and family members of those who are affected by someone else's addiction. National Association for Children of Alcoholics [https://nacoa.org/] Information, advice and support for everyone affected by their parent's drinking. Harm Reduction Groups Tripsit [https://https//tripsit.me/] A team of dedicated volunteers working to promote the safer practice of drug consumption of any sort through free, straight-forward, honest information and support in the context of harm-reduction techniques. Erowid [https://www.erowid.org/] A non-profit educational organization that provides information about psychoactive plants and chemicals, documenting legal and illegal substances, including their intended and adverse effects. SeshSafety [https://www.facebook.com/seshsafety/]A harm reduction-based facebook community to raise awareness of drug abuse and also provide non-biased advice. Ecstasydata [https://https//www.ecstasydata.org/]A harm reduction measure for current drug users. People can send in samples of ecstasy pills and other street drugs to have them tested in a laboratory in order to determine their composition and prevent ingestion of potentially harmful and toxic substances. Test results are stored on the website for viewing by the general public. Dancesafe [https://dancesafe.org/] A non-profit harm reduction group that promotes health and safety within the electronic music scene, though it also has lots of helpful information for those who aren't a part of this scene. Sells fentanyl testing strips and reagent testing kits.
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Gambling support resources
by OpsTops
Last post
 July 7th, 2025
...See more www.femalegamblers.info www.grippedbygambling.com
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Addiction And Childhood Trauma (Discussion)
by magicalOcean594
Last post
 June 23rd, 2025
...See more Addiction and Childhood Trauma Have you ever wondered if your addiction stems from your childhood trauma? There are several underlying causes of addiction. One of the leading causes of developing addiction later in adult life is childhood trauma. A study done on PTSD and substance use disorder found that 77 percent of those who were suffering had at least one childhood traumatic event. To better understand the effects of trauma and how they lead to addiction, let’s take a closer look at the correlation between childhood adversary effects and addiction. First, what is childhood trauma? Its not an easy task to define trauma as Trauma differs from one individual to the next. Trauma is thought to result from an event or multiple events that an individual experiences as emotionally or physically harmful. These experiences have lasting effects on the wellbeing of the child into adulthood. Common traumatic childhood experiences can include: -neglect -sexual,physical, and phycological abuse -grief, loss of someone close -witnessing domestic violence -having a parent who used drugs or was mentally ill As children, one of our fundamental psychological needs is attachment. We attach ourselves to our parents and look to them for almost all of our needs. As a child, your variety for attachment is limited to a small circle of people. Usually your parents, close relatives, and family friends. Stress and trauma can interrupt the development for attachment. The experience of childhood trauma has a detrimental effect on how individuals see the world and their place in it. Traumas that result from acts such as abuse and neglect create a negative self-image. Deep down, most people who have suffered childhood trauma don’t think that they amount to enough. They may also see the world around them as a hostile place. Childhood traumas can teach us that the places and situations we should associate as safe and comforting could be hostile. This frame of mind is a negative place to live hence why individuals who are the victims of childhood trauma will often seek to escape. Some addictions that others seek to escape too are not limited too but include: -substances -sex -gambling -work -food -relationships -social media -self-harm If you would like to read more on childhood trauma and addiction please click on the link below, to read the full article. Childhood Trauma and Addiction: The Connection Explained | Safe & Sound Treatment (safesoundtreatment.com) Discussion questions Many people use drugs as a crutch to help them handle difficult emotions such as anger, depression, and anxiety. These emotions are challenging for everyone, and it can be hard to resist the temptation of an easy escape. What choices does a person have, other than drug use, when they are confronted with these painful emotions? What emotions might lead you to using drugs or alcohol? Magics answer: I have a choice to move forward in my life positive, use my support network, and help others and give back (service work). Some emotions' that may lead me back to drugs and alcohol may be Anger, irritation, Hurt, shame, and guilt.
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Checking in 10/04/22
by JayNative23
Last post
 December 9th, 2024
...See more I am a alcoholic I drink until I black out I had an episode last week. But I currently 5 days sober now I did have urges to drink a few days ago but I didn't drink I am proud of myself I really do hope to continue on my sobriety from alcohol. It's hard I come from an alcoholic family I had few family deaths in the past two years from them drinking everyday. I tend to get my urges when I am stressed or depressed and I would drink my pain away because that's all I ever saw. But when I black out I'm an angry drunk or I wonder off and have people worried don't know where I am and have family and friends look for me. So I will try to check in as much as I can and have this post help remind me to stay sober and fight the urges when I get them. I been sober twice from alcohol 1st time was for 2 years and the 2nd time was for 6 months last year.
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by fairmindedBeechwood1461
Last post
 June 22nd, 2024
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Calling all listeners and members for leader support!(INVITE)
by magicalOcean594
Last post
 December 22nd, 2023
...See more Hi addiction community<3 please bare with me as i am the only active leader for addiction subcom, we do have the needs reply team responding to forums, so grateful for them. If it seems their is less activity in the subcoms as far as interaction that is because there is only i as far as a leader. I want to reach out and invite any members or listeners to help out in the community with me, on events, responding to the forums, and helping out hosting a few times a week in the addiction group chat<3 if interested please reach out to me as soon as possible! Thank you and bless you
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ACA - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
by blitheSun94
Last post
 July 27th, 2023
...See more Good morning, Forum, By recommendation of my therapist, I attended my first ACA meeting last night and it was too incredible not too share. Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families offers free online group support environments that hold space for hard conversation. As such, I wanted to be sure to share this resource with you all in case anyone else is interested. The Mission: [https://adultchildren.org/] Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)/Dysfunctional Families is a Twelve Step [https://adultchildren.org/literature/steps/], Twelve Tradition [https://adultchildren.org/literature/traditions/] program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes. We meet to share our experience of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives. ACA provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows us to grieve our childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of ourselves and our family—so we may (i) identify and heal core trauma, (ii) experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and (iii) become our own loving parents. What is ACA? [https://adultchildren.org/newcomer/] ACA is a 12 Step program that focuses on emotional sobriety. We were all profoundly affected by the dysfunction in our families of origin, whether alcohol was present in the home or not. Consequently, we developed a set of “laundry list” traits that helped us survive that experience. These traits may have been adaptive at the time, but have now come to substantially disrupt our lives. We recover by “working our program.” This means attending ACA meetings and working the Twelve Steps. The Steps are not meant to be worked in isolation, which is why we work with more experienced members, a twelve step group, and/or our fellow travelers (others in ACA). ACA is a spiritual program, not a religious program. The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. ACA has no membership fees. Since each meeting is autonomous, and each meeting can be a different experience, we recommend that if your first meeting is not a fit for you, try other meetings before deciding if the ACA program can be helpful in your journey from discovery to recovery. Meetings are intended to be a safe place. We share our experience, strength, and hope; we offer compassion and understanding. We also have the right not to share, unless we are ready. We welcome you to join us. Please note that ACA is not a replacement for addicts working an abstinence program in other Twelve Step fellowships. Adult Children of Alcoholics works best for people that have obtained a level of sobriety in their other program(s). The Laundry List: [https://adultchildren.org/literature/laundry-list/] The Laundry List is a list of traits generally exhibited by adult children of alcoholics & dysfunctional families and serves as the basis for the problem statement. [https://adultchildren.org/literature/problem/] The Adult Children Bookstore: [https://shop.adultchildren.org/] ACA literature for recovery and follow along workbooks. Find a Meeting: [https://adultchildren.org/meeting-group/] There are many types of ACA Meetings [https://adultchildren.org/meeting-search/]: in-person (face to face) [https://adultchildren.org/meeting-search/], online [https://adultchildren.org/quick-search/?onlinebt=Click+Here], telephone [https://adultchildren.org/quick-search/?telephonebt=Click+Here], and audio/online [https://adultchildren.org/quick-search/?audiobt=Click+Here]. ACA also offers hybrid meetings both online and in-person. You are not alone. 💝 Source: Welcome - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families [https://adultchildren.org/]
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Addiction Support Check In: July 31, 2022 - August 6, 2022
by InternalAcceptance
Last post
 June 30th, 2023
...See more Hey everyone! Fall is approaching quickly so hopefully we'll be seeing some cooler temperatures! Check In Questions: 1. How are you doing today? 2. Do you have any goals for the week? 3. What can we do to improve the community? 4. What's your favorite season? Why? Interested in helping out in the community? We're looking for team members here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/AddictionSupport_131/AddictionSupportCommunityTeamAnnouncementsandEvents_727/AddictionSupportneedsyourhelp_278390/]! Also, if you haven't been added to the tag list and would like to be, just follow the instructions here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/AddictionSupport_131/CheckinThreads_972/UpdatedAddictionSupportForumTaglist_278389/]. @1947treble @Adeline12345 @Ahmedeid0 @AJurn @Alexija @amandalallen1978 @AmelunkeMason @Ang0825 @Anonymousloner4773 @apcalime @ASDdad @Azalia1109 @baileykay2334 @Batatis @BemusedStorm @BeTheChangeYouWant @bloodbones @Blueavacado1053 @Bluedragonflies1 @BlueWhite1972 @BluTheConfusedBoy @Bookworm548 @Bravepanther99 @brightPlane3692 @brutalBiscuit @calmSea8531 @calmWest6785 @CandyRedApple2532 @carefulJet2882 @Cashew16 @cat0427 @catx831 @CharlyK @chassymom @Chickadee123 @colorado76 @ComingupforAir @Compassionate99 @courteousThinker @Courtney5491 @creativeStrawberries2341 @CrimsondAngel @DallasTheDancer @dancingstrawberry34 @danieIIejs @derpppo @determinedPlum8863 @diamondintheROUGH2022 @diplomaticBeach8952 @Doglovercward @donnie25311 @DONOTBEAFRAID @downhillfromhere @Dramahkween @dtanushree @eisalive @Emmaleas @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @enthusiasticWriter8123 @Evocate @Fantacy @FantasticDancer50 @fearlessFriend2459 @fearlessPine2167 @feathersofhope @filosofem @Freefol @FreeHelp @FrenchMarbles @GC278 @GlassHalfEmpty123 @goldenFields88 @Goldentriangle1234 @Grandmagg @greenNectarine3734 @greenVillage7628 @hannahbanna93 @Hashib22 @helloKitten9563 @HelpMeCope @Hereintime @Hollister0109 @HopieRemi @Hyacinth22 @ImaMaia @impartialSkies5995 @IndependentCup2164 @IndigoRoses @inesovski @InfinityandBeyond23 @InternalAcceptance @inventiveAcai3503 @islandgypsy @Italianbabe @ItsReganingRain @iwant2change @jadestones @jaedae @JayTee95 @jbirdg12 @Jennifer11 @jenstar523 @Jerms @JJsMama89 @jrob77 @justmiles @JVS2121 @kindheartedLily6247 @Kindheartedpanda31 @kindKiwi5855 @Kindnessmayprevail @kurtkangas @lavenderpeach1107 @Lgeorgebtq @lilyofthevalley17 @littleGrapes3552 @Lolaem @Lord101 @lyricalAngel70 @MamaHippo @MangleTheFox21 @Marcos49001 @mary31 @Meggcfranklin11 @Melliex3 @Michelle @mija123 @MilaAvery @Mmills01 @MonkeyMind1 @MusicalHeart77 @NectaRine11 @NeedProfessionalHuggers @Nina05060 @Novalis4u @ObssessedWithFire @oregonsparkles2021 @overtherainbow17 @parisayano @Peace0000 @Peterk1447 @Petrichor2000 @playfulPink51 @Pluckydrum5184 @Poisonking @PowerofNow247 @practicalBalloon309 @prodigalprincess @purchase @PurpleSnail @Randa3196 @RebelXena14 @repen13 @Repetitivecircle @resourcefulPond1641 @RhondaO @RickyBartlett @roseMelody95 @sabrinathetiger @SaltyBreeze @scissorsandgloss @Seeker1898 @sensitiveCircle3880 @serenak @Shhh123 @ShyCar @sillybird91 @Snowcream @StephaneedHelp @Storyhymns1234 @Supportivemango76 @sweetlife101 @SweetTortoise @Taylor73 @Tazzie @TheOriginalRex @Thotht369 @tony5795 @tornwillow @toucans @traylonely67 @Tyedyedbutterfly65 @Vampirecell5 @Weisseguy @Whenfishesflew @WhyAreWeHerex2 @XenaKane23 @xoalexaox @YaboiRogers @Yourrecovery @YungSartre
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Quit smoking to have more money and good health.
by yellowWater8654
Last post
 June 22nd, 2023
...See more I have realised that smoking is for no good. It’s a waste of money now and in the future. Smoking deteriorates my health costing me more money in the future. I have bigger goals in my life and in order to reach my full potential and have greater experiences in life I have to quit this. I have tried to quit smoking before but I comeback here again. Please, if anyone can give me some tips or help me some how or share their experience. It would be great and helpful for me through this journey. Looking forward to your answers.
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limerence
by Favour15
Last post
 June 17th, 2023
...See more I’m addicted to a person I think the right term for that is limerence, I don’t know how I got to this point but I have a story I need to share with someone , I’m in a really bad place right now doing everything in my power to stay away from him but being away from him hurts a lot . I don’t understand myself, I’m losing myself to this and I need help. Everyday feels like I am drowning and no matter how hard I scream out for help nobody hears me.
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About phone addiction
by myselfethan12354
Last post
 June 16th, 2023
...See more see your mobile screen is a cancer to please use within a time

Addiction Support

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Welcome to Addiction Support! We are so pleased that you have stumbled across our little corner of the internet. Our community is here to support you through any recovery and/or pathway from substances to gambling, internet, self-harm, porn addiction, sex addiction, and more. All are welcome to participate whether you are a family member watching a loved one struggling or if you are struggling yourself. Feel free to discuss anything and everything related to addictions.


What are the different forum topics for Addiction Support?

Community Space: A place for you to introduce yourself and take part in our community check-ins.

Games and Icebreakers: A place for you to get to know other community members by participating in fun games!

General Addiction Support: Do you have a question or want to share more about your addiction? Do it here!

Journals: Want to share your story or involve us on your journey to recovery? Do it here!

Loving Those With Addictions: Got a loved one with an addiction? Share your story here!

Sex and Porn Addiction Support: Struggling with a sex and/or porn addiction? Discuss it here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable to). Alternatively, you may wish to join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


Helpful Threads

Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our taglist to be notified every time a new discussion or update is posted!


Addiction Support FAQ

Are there any sub-community specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

All sub-community specific guidelines can be found below and should be followed in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help... I still have a question! 

You can ask your questions in this thread and someone will respond to you as soon as possible.

Community Guidelines

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See more detailed forum guidelines below.

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