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When you’re stuck in the cycle of addiction, recovery can seem out of reach. But no matter how powerless you feel, change is possible with the right treatment, coping strategies, and support. Don’t give up, even if you’ve tried and failed before.
Helping Someone with a Drug Addiction
Supporting a loved one’s recovery from drug abuse
Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a drinking problem
Helping Someone with a Drinking Problem
Tips for helping a loved one get sober
Underage Drinking and Teen Alcohol Use
How to help your child or teen.
Overcoming Alcohol Addiction
How to stop drinking and start recovery
Drug Abuse and Addiction
Warning signs, symptoms, and how substance abuse develops
Overcoming Drug Addiction
A guide to help you cope with cravings and deal with relapse
Support Groups: Types, Benefits, and What to Expect
Is a support group right for you?
Smartphone and Internet Addiction
Tips for breaking free of compulsive smartphone use
Social Media and Mental Health
Changing your habits to avoid anxiety, depression, isolation, and FOMO
Opioid Addiction
Tips for treatment and recovery
How to Quit Smoking
Tips for kicking your cigarette habit for good
Self-Medicating Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
Find healthier ways to change how you feel
Understanding Addiction
New insights into the causes of addiction
Cutting and Self-Harm
How to feel better without hurting yourself
Almost Alcoholic
Is My (or My Loved One’s) Drinking a Problem?
Gambling Problems and Addiction
How to stop gambling and regain control of your life
Compulsive Gambling and Anxiety
Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety to Relieve the Gambling Urge
Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Coping with addiction and a mental health problem
Binge Drinking
Help if you have trouble stopping drinking once you start
Women and Alcohol
The hidden risks of drinking
Alcohol and Older Adults
How to cut back if you’re drinking to cope with the challenges of aging
Vaping
The health risks in young people and how to quit
Staying Social When You Quit Drinking
Cutting down on alcohol doesn’t have to mean losing your social life
How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Accept Treatment
Proven ways to help your loved one accept the treatment they need
Directory of International Mental Health Helplines
Find hotlines around the world if you're in crisis