r/addiction is a subreddit with 133k members. The community frequently discusses addiction, recovery, help, relapse, and drugs, and the most common flair used is advice, venting, question, discussion, and progress.
A place to discuss addiction. Get inspired, educated and guided to manage your addiction!
Popular Topics in r/addiction
#1
Addiction
208 posts
#2
Recovery
55 posts
#3
Help
43 posts
#4
Relapse
34 posts
#5
Drugs
28 posts
#6
Sobriety
18 posts
#7
Withdrawal
14 posts
#8
Alcohol
14 posts
#9
Hard Time
13 posts
#10
Cocaine
12 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?"
62 posts
#2
Venting
: "Me last week vs me last year. Cocaine is stealing everything from me."
43 posts
#3
Question
: "Am I an addict?"
37 posts
#4
Discussion
: "M/46/5'10" [285lbs > 175lbs = 110lbs] (3 years) Survived stage 3 cancer, beat a very heavy addiction, and rebuilt my life from scratch. Now I just need better delts."
22 posts
#5
Progress
: "1 year sober from meth"
15 posts
#6
Motivation
: "Almost 9 years later who would of thought"
9 posts
#7
Success Story
: "Hit 90 days booze free!"
4 posts
#8
Other
: "Functioning addict"
4 posts
#9
Artwork/Poetry
: "Draw how you feel"
1 post
#10
Music
: "Sad songs focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction?"
1 post
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Yearly
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Last updated: August 9, 2026