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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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Partner of a Porn and Sex addict
by proactiveBeach7845
Last post
 March 26th
...See more Hi together i am from Germany and I need people to Chat about what it feels like to be married with a porn and Sex addicted partner. i found out the truth by myself that my husband is addicted to porn. And if this wasnt enough he used fake Profil first to get to know women around him. First just for his head, than it became real he met several women and had at least sex with them. I just know about one lady, but I think it is even more, even worse that I could ever imagine… I am so sad i am getting crazy about the fact he could do this to his family, to me, I am so hurt  it is painful  but I know it is a sickness caused from childhood trauma. but this is his thing to deal with but he brought it into our family. he is addicted to attention from strangers, sex, pictures, videos, porns and he wants to be like he is the porn actor and is inside the movie…. I am in therapy, and I am looking for spouses, partners, wives with the same feelings  please support me 
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Un día a la vez / One day at a time
by UmbraListener
Last post
 March 20th
...See more Muchas personas dicen que la recuperación no se trata de hacerlo perfecto, sino de avanzar un día a la vez. Incluso cuando hay recaídas o momentos difíciles, seguir intentándolo ya es un paso importante. Si alguien quiere compartir: ¿Qué cosas les ayudan a mantenerse fuertes en los días más difíciles? Si alguien quiere compartir su experiencia o algo que le haya ayudado, este puede ser un espacio seguro para hacerlo. English: Many people say that recovery isn't about making it perfect, but about moving forward one day at a time. Even when there are relapses or difficult moments, continuing to try is already an important step. If someone wants to share: What things help them stay strong on the toughest days? If someone wants to share their experience or something that has helped them, this can be a safe space to do so.
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From 20 Years of Addiction to 13 Years Clean – My Ongoing Recovery Story
by Roddirodds
Last post
 September 11th, 2025
...See more Hi everyone, my name is [Your Name], and I spent 20 years trapped in addiction. After countless struggles and near losses, I found recovery—and I've now been clean for over 13 years. I’ve created a YouTube channel to share my full story, the raw truth of my addiction, and the hope I found through recovery. My goal is to inspire, support, and show that recovery is possible—no matter how far gone things may seem. If my story resonates with you or someone you love, I invite you to subscribe, watch, and connect: 👉 [https://www.youtube.com/@aisforaddict]A is for Addict – YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@aisforaddict?sub_confirmation=1] Let’s heal together—one story at a time.
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Alcoholic+ Parents
by adaptableThinker7331
Last post
 July 2nd, 2025
...See more I know Im just a teen but I know when enough is enough, I just dont know where to start. Growing up Ive always knew my parents were constantly drinking alcoholic beverages, its almost like they have substituted alcohol for water. In addition to the achoholism, my father has an opioid and other nonprescriped drug problem. These addictions have caused many problems in my home such as spousal abuse, my father walking about the house with a gun threatening to kill my mother and I, and so much more. Next year Im going off to college, which is 4 hours away from home, and I dont know if I can do that without being constantly worried about being away from home and unable to parent sit. I have already tried may tactics including trying to reason with them to get help, asking my older siblings who are already established for help, hiding and destroyingmy parents substances. I need a way to safely get my parents the help they need. Where can I start?
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Need support
by Daybloom
Last post
 June 18th, 2025
...See more My husband struggles with alcoholism and has struggled with drug use in the past (I got him to stop the drugs this year, but the alcoholism is still pretty bad). I just need somewhere I can go to talk about my emotions with all of this when he makes himself sick or misses special moments because of the hangovers etc. It hurts and he’s aware it’s a problem but his self esteem goes to 0 when I bring it up, even gently. I just need help please.
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Family Members and Friends of People with Addictions
by VinylFly
Last post
 July 2nd, 2024
...See more Hello everyone, I wanted to create a place for people who are dealing with a loved one's addiction to get access to support and feel welcome in this community. If you are a family member, a friend or have any other relationship to someone with an addiction, come introduce yourself, share your story, and seek and provide support here
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My husband is an alcoholic
by thoughtfulmomma
Last post
 March 24th, 2024
...See more I haven't vocalized it to anyone. But I need to say it somewhere. I have already told him he drinks too much, but he doesn't care. He's a functioning alcoholic - has a job and doesn't drink during the day (as far as I know), but as soon as he's home he just can't wait to pour a drink for himself. He doesn't "have a cocktail." He drinks. I don't even think he cares what it tastes like, just as long as it fills a glass. And I know he has a bottle or two in a closet or hidden somewhere where I don't see because he knows I hate his drinking. And of course, when he drinks, he's a jerk. And I look forward to when he passes out so I don't have to deal with him. I'm sick of dealing with it. I miss the person I married years ago. He was nice. He was funny. He was helpful. He cared about things. Now he's just angry and bitter and hates everything and everyone and it's impossible to be around someone like that. And the alcohol just amplifies it. He won't admit there's an issue except to occasionally say "I know I drink too much sometimes" and as much I think he could really benefit with some therapy, he wouldn't ever consider it. This is not how I want the next years of my life to play out. I want to have fun and go do things and live life. But without a change, I don't see us doing much of anything together. Just needed to get this off my chest. Maybe to help me know that it is real and isn't just "he occasionally drinks too much." If I verbalize it, maybe I will stop pretending to myself.
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My partner smokes weed all day everyday and its tearing us apart.
by HopefulMamaof4
Last post
 January 20th, 2024
...See more Hi guys, **Heads up, it's a long thread** I'm feeling so confused, unheard and alone. So when I met hubby he was a functional pothead and apart from that everything was fine and we were very much in love for years - I had excepted that it was apart of him. But I soon noticed that once we had children he changed and was smoking more and getting agro when not on it. It was always him needing it, finding it, buying it, travelling to get it. it was the first thing he did when he got home from work...went to the shed. He is a lovely man, has always been In fulltime work providing for me and our 4 children. Hes a very involved father the kids adore him and that is why I feel stuck. I feel like I'm always the bad guy because hes always trying to please everyone else at my expense. The arguing got worse and so did my depression - I tried to talk to him so many times but he always turned it around to be my fault. After 13 years I decided to leave him. He didnt try to fight for me, he acted as he didnt care at all and carried on with his life. Living alone, smoking pot and playing video games. It wasn't until he badly broke his arm and couldn't get weed that he sobered up and realised what he has lost, he was a different man, he was always making sure I was happy, backing me up when the kids were disrespectful instead of his cruisey undermining "it's all good" attitude. He asked for a second chance so after 1 year we got back together. I finally felt loved and that I was his priority!  This lasted about a year and I noticed him smoking about once a month, it wasn't causing any change in him but I still said I'm not going back to how we were...slowly it started to get more often and I kept reminding him I'm not doing it again, he said he wouldn't go back but it just got worse until it's now back to hes always stoned. I can never talk to him so I wrote him a big email of how I was feeling and how it was effecting me... he said nothing, just kept smoking, day after day of me in tears telling him how much it is effecting me and the kids and he just didnt care so I got to the point of saying it's the drugs or the family - he got all defensive like always, blamed it on me so I said wow so your choosing drugs over us and he said of course I can stop it its not important....but the next day it's all forgotten and he carries on. I love him so much and dont see my life without him, apart from this he is an amazing, hardworking, kind and loveable guy....I just dont get any of that side of him...I dont how what to do, do I learn to live with it and find coping strategies or do I pack my bag and give him the ultimatum once more....? I'm so depressed and feel so alone and unworthy. :,(
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Trust
by meg113
Last post
 July 6th, 2023
...See more How can I trust him again after he lied to me about using drugs?
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Brothers
by bestNest4316
Last post
 May 31st, 2023
...See more Yesterday I had to call P.E.R.T on my brother. He was mentally not doing good because he is an addict to meth. He use to live in Mexico and we lost contact with him for 6 years and now that he's back we don't know how to help him get over his addiction we know he went through a lot trying to come back here to his kids and he doesn't want to lose them again after so long.
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Idk what to do anymore
by bestNest4316
Last post
 May 25th, 2023
...See more My family is scared of my brother but no one has the heart to call 911 on him he got out of the psych ward yesterday but he is using meth and is going crazy. He thinks we are going to steal his stuff and he scared my brother and step dad. I tried getting him help but I'm leaving tomorrow for a trip and I'm having second thoughts on going but I also really need to go on this vacation because I'm so stressed I'm the youngest of all my 5 siblings but I have to make a lot of the hard choices. I just don't want to hurt my mom by calling the cops on him and I don't want to upset anyone else. But I'm scared for everyone's safety idk what to do
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My boyfriend is an alcoholic
by OneMoreVice
Last post
 December 6th, 2022
...See more How do you cope with a partner that has relapsed & is progressively getting worse? I've never really had to deal with an alcoholic one-on-one before & I have no idea what I'm doing. I find myself getting angry & resentful towards him. I've come to accept that it's a mental illness but knowing that just isn't enough at this point.

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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!

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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!


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