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Resource topic

Addiction

Medically reviewed byDr. Sarah Boss, MD

Quick Summary

  • Explore practical tools alongside the articles and assessments in this topic.
  • Choose a calculator, planner or tracker for the question you have now.
  • Use your observations to prepare a conversation about support.

How it connects

Presentation before label

Symptoms are understood in context, including overlap and co-occurring needs.

  1. 01History
  2. 02Current safety
  3. 03Patterns
  4. 04Needs

Practical resources

Support for the next stage.

Organise a plan, reflect on your situation or mark a recovery milestone that matters to you.

Planner

Understand the forms of care.

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Clinical resource

Alcohol Units & Standard Drinks Calculator

Calculate UK alcohol units, US and Australian standard drinks from drink size, strength and servings. Add weekly totals and download your calculation privately.

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Gambling spending & time calculator

Bring money and time into one clear view, using your own records for a chosen period.

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Family conversation planner

Prepare a calm conversation about alcohol, with room to listen and a clear offer of support.

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Alcohol spending calculator

See what your alcohol spending adds up to, and explore a change in spending at your own pace.

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Relapse prevention plan builder

Bring your triggers, early warning signs and support into a plan you can return to.

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Sobriety & recovery milestone calculator

Mark time since a date that matters to you, and see your next recovery milestones.

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Behavioral addiction self-assessment

Some repeated behaviors become difficult to control and continue despite harm.

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Relapse patterns self-assessment

A return to substance use can indicate that support or a treatment plan needs adjustment.

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Gambling and trading self-assessment

Gambling and speculative trading may become harmful when control and consequences are difficult to manage.

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Benzodiazepine dependence self-check

Benzodiazepines and some sedatives can cause physical dependence, including when taken as prescribed.

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Sleeping medication self-assessment

Some sleeping medicines can lead to tolerance, dependence and unwanted daytime effects.

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Addiction self-assessment

Addiction concerns may involve impaired control and continued substance use or behavior despite harm.

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