Welcome! Don't know where to start? Newcomers to recovery should start here with their questions or request for community support. DO NOT give or ask for Medical advice.
Please Read! The Newcomers Forum is a safe and welcoming place for newcomers. Respect is essential. Debates over Recovery Methods are not allowed on the Newcomer's Forum. Posts that violate this rule will be removed without notice. (Support and experience only please.)

This forum is for Special Interest Threads that are ongoing for daily support.

Updated schedules of SoberRecovery online chat meetings. Open discussions for chat members.

Just begin your post with, "I am grateful/thankful for..." A Place to Share the Good Stuff!

Where were you when you found SoberRecovery.com? Emotionally? Spritually?? Physically??? What Happened Next? And How's it Going Today? Share your SR EXPERIENCE!

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Use this forum to discuss and report technical issues you are having with vBulletin or Chat.

If you have questions about the forum features and how to use them ask here. You may also use this forum to practice.

Updates on what's happening in the world of SoberRecovery content.

We want to hear from you!
This is a fun way to get to know the community at large...one question at a time!

A forum to discuss movies, celebrities, current events, and headlines that relate to addiction and recovery.

A forum for those searching for answers, What is Recovery? is an open discussion and support group.

From our members, sober or in recovery a year or more. Stories of Recovery from Addiction, Alcoholism and Codependency.

Do you want to quit drinking? The Alcoholism forum is an open forum for those who want to stop or who have stopped drinking.

12-step based recovery forum for individuals with alcoholism. Your experiences, strength and hope make a difference and might just help another alcoholic.

Sub-Forums: Step Study

An open forum to talk about your struggles with narcotics addiction and recovery. Ask addiction and recovery related questions and respond to others in the same situation. (Support and experience only please. DO NOT give or ask for, Medical advice.)

An open forum to talk about your struggles with Marijuana Addiction and recovery. (Support and experience only please.)

A support forum to discuss issues related to treatment.

12 step based recovery forum- for support and suggestions from other addicts to help the addict that still suffers. If you are recovering or still in active addiction you are welcome here.

Sub-Forums: NA Step Study

Alternatives to 12 Step Recovery
Recovery from Alcohol and Substance Abuse
LifeRing-Smart-SOS, CBT, AVRT, Problem Solving, Self Management, Self-Empowerment, Rational Thinking, Positive Lifestyle Changes, Self Assessment, Commitment and Follow-Through, Self-Acceptance, Motives and Goals, Peer Support.
12 Step Programs are off topic for this forum and posts discussing 12 Step Programs will be removed. Please use the Secular 12 Step Forum for positive topics on Secular 12 Step Recovery.

A Secular Approach To 12 Step Programs

Open to all who love someone who is addicted to Alcohol, whether they have admitted a problem or not. Discuss coping tools, and learn basic recovery techniques for you, not the alcoholic.
Please Read! Members who violate our "No Flaming Rule 4" may be warned, suspended, subjected to post moderation or have his/her membership permanently revoked, depending on the severity of the violation(s) Respect is essential. (Support and experience only please.) Recovery Method Debates will not be tolerated.

Open to all who love someone who is addicted to drugs, whether they have admitted a problem or not. Discuss coping tools, and learn basic recovery techniques for you, not the addict.
Please Read! Members who violate our "No Flaming Rule 4" may be warned, suspended, subjected to post moderation or have his/her membership permanently revoked, depending on the severity of the violation(s) Respect is essential. (Support and experience only please.)Recovery Method Debates will not be tolerated.

12 step based recovery forum for families, relatives, and friends whose lives have been affected by someone else's addiction. If someone close to you, such as a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbor, has or has had an addiction problem you'll find experience, strength, and hope here.
Non -12 Step Programs are off topic for this forum and posts that negatively reference other programs will be removed

Sub-Forums: Friends and Family Step Study

Alternatives to 12 Step Recovery
Support for Friends and Family of Alcohol and Substance Abusers. Discussion of Non 12 Step alternatives and recovery programs such as LifeRing, Smart, SOS, CBT, AVRT, and utilization of other non 12 Step tools for families, relatives, and friends whose lives have been affected by someone else's addiction
12 Step Programs are off topic for this forum and posts that negatively reference 12 Step programs will be removed

This forum is specifically for family members. Parents, Sons and Daughters, Siblings, etc... This forum will be a safe place to discuss the unique issues we face when having an addicted family member.

Feelings, thoughts, experiences- and assumptions from the childhood affect all of us, throughout life. The child carries these experiences into adult life. If the experiences come from an environment with an addictive parent, this secret can be transferred from childhood into their adult life. Share thoughts, feelings and questions and meet others who have had similar experiences.

The Mental Health forum is for giving and receiving support for depression, bi-polar, and other disorders.

Discussion and support for those who have anxiety disorders, including, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Social Phobias.

Support for those who have difficulty initiating and/or maintaining sleep.

When it seems that our sorrow is too great to be borne, let us think of the great family of the heavy hearted into which our grief has given us entrance and inevitably, we will feel about us their arms, their sympathy, their understanding. -H. K.

Improve your quality of life through physical fitness, nutrition, and better lifestyle habits.

Support, Love and Fun is what Women in Recovery is all about. Come join us and introduce yourself.
WOMEN ONLY PLEASE.

Online Community of Christians in Recovery that share their experience, beliefs & hope.

Share your concepts of spirituality and help advance tolerance, understanding, cooperation and compassion.

Online Sober Garage for Bikers in Recovery from all fellowships. Plenty of free parking and open sharing.

Based on 12 Step Alcohol & Substance Abuse Recovery Programs and Material. Please use the other Biker's Forum for open sharing.

Men in recovery talking about guy stuff with other guys. In the Men's Room, guys from all fellowships are welcome to share.
MEN ONLY PLEASE.

A forum for people in recovery from alcoholism and/or drug addiction who also have severe physical injuries or painful illnesses such as cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or MS. People with these conditions may be prescribed pain medication which is often thought to conflict with recovery programs. This is a place where members can discuss their concerns about pain management or medications in the context of recovery. (Support and experience only please. DO NOT give or ask for, Medical advice.)

Talk about relationship issues as they relate to sobriety including spouses, children and familes.

A general support forum for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered members in Recovery. The forum is open to all members who wish to offer support and join the discussions.

The Eating Disorders forum is for recovering food addicts, compulsive over-eaters and anyone having issues with food.

A forum devoted to discussion and support for those who are trying to quit smoking.

The SoberRecovery Coffee Shop. A forum to discuss issues not relating to recovery. A friendly open discussion- No flaming, bashing, arguing or insults allowed.

A forum for word games and similar activities

Discuss arcade games, scores, and tournaments here.

Stay up on the latest bestsellers or discuss old favorites.

Create a Social Group and share it with others.

A place for you to express yourself.

This is the place to put your funny one-liners, jokes, and humor of any kind. THIS IS A PG RATED FORUM AND MAY CONTAIN ADULT CONTENT.

From tears to cheers, some of the very Best from the SoberRecovery Community. (Read only)