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Resource topic

Addiction

Explore resources on addiction, from recognizing concerns and seeking assessment to understanding treatment and continuing recovery. Find guides on alcohol, drugs, nicotine and behavioral difficulties, alongside information for families and people returning to care. These articles help you prepare informed questions about support that fits your circumstances.

Recovery and relapse prevention: continuing support; Family support for mental health and addiction; Relapse prevention and returning to treatment; Discharge and aftercare planning.

Clinically 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.

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

Planner

Understand the forms of care.

Compare different treatment settings and prepare questions for a clinical conversation.

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Clinical resource

Understanding Cocaine Addiction: Signs, Risks and When to Seek Help

Learn how cocaine addiction can develop, which changes deserve attention and how assessment, withdrawal support and treatment fit together.

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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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Clinical resource

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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Clinical resource

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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Cannabis use self-assessment

Cannabis use may become difficult to control and interfere with daily life.

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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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