r/addiction is a subreddit with 133k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses apps.
A place to discuss addiction. Get inspired, educated and guided to manage your addiction!
Popular Themes in r/addiction
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Active addiction vs 2.5 years in recovery"
25 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Started my new job/career in Recovery Tuesday. I can’t begin to express my Gratitude."
24 posts
#3
News
: "[Crosspost] Hi reddit. I'm Adam Meeks, writer-director of UNION COUNTY, starring Will Poulter & Noah Centineo. It premiered at Sundance earlier this year and is out in theaters starting this weekend. It's about opioid addiction and recovery. Ask me anything!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/addiction
#1
Apps
4 posts
Flair Used in r/addiction
#1
Advice
: "I tried meth for the first time and went on a 3 day bender, any advice not not becoming an addict?"
47 posts
#2
Venting
: "lost my daughter yesterday"
45 posts
#3
Progress
: "One year sober 🩷"
28 posts
#4
Question
: "My mom died today"
26 posts
#5
Discussion
: "I don’t follow celebrity culture, but I don’t think a celebrity death has affected this bad before."
20 posts
#6
Motivation
: "Almost 9 years later who would of thought"
12 posts
#7
Success Story
: "Hit 90 days booze free!"
10 posts
#8
Other
: "The truth hurts"
7 posts
#9
[TRIGGER WARNING] Overdose
: "My boyfriend lost his battle and I feel so guilty."
3 posts
#10
Artwork/Poetry
: "Drawing the come down"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/addiction
Yearly
+15k members(13.1%)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026