Recovery & aftercare
The complete guide to Reddit recovery communities
Reddit hosts dozens of active recovery communities covering every substance and every stage of recovery. Each has its own culture, rules, and strengths. This guide helps you find the right community for where you are right now.
Alcohol recovery communities
r/stopdrinking (900,000+ members): The largest and most active. Culture centers on IWNDWYT (I Will Not Drink With You Today). Daily check-in threads. Badge system tracking sober days. Strictly moderated for supportive content. Best for: anyone questioning or stopping their drinking at any stage. r/alcoholicsanonymous: For people working or interested in the AA program. Discussions about step work, sponsorship, and meetings. Best for: people engaged in or curious about AA. r/dryalcoholics: Less moderated, allows discussion of harm reduction and moderation alongside abstinence. Best for: people not ready for full abstinence or who want a less structured community. r/alcoholism: Information and support for people affected by alcohol use disorder, including family members.
Drug recovery communities
r/OpiatesRecovery: Focused on opioid addiction recovery. Active discussions about withdrawal, MAT, comfort medications, and long-term recovery. One of the most supportive drug-specific recovery subs. r/suboxone: Specifically for people on or considering buprenorphine treatment. Detailed discussions about dosing, tapering, side effects, and the Bernese method. r/Methadone: For people in methadone maintenance. Clinic experiences, dosing, and tapering discussions. r/leaves (300,000+ members): For people quitting cannabis. Named because they are leaving marijuana behind. Very active and supportive. r/StopSpeeding: For people quitting stimulants (Adderall, meth, cocaine). Discussions about anhedonia, depression, and ADHD management without stimulants. r/quittingkratom: For people quitting kratom. Withdrawal timelines and tapering strategies.
General recovery communities
r/addiction: Broad discussions about addiction of all types. r/REDDITORSINRECOVERY: General recovery community welcoming all pathways. r/NarcoticsAnonymous: For people in or interested in NA. r/SMARTRecovery: For people using or interested in the SMART Recovery approach.
How to use Reddit recovery communities effectively
Read the rules before posting (each sub has specific guidelines). Lurk for a few days to understand the culture. Post when you need support and do not worry about being judged. Respond to others when you can, because helping others helps you. Use the search function to find threads about your specific situation. Remember that Reddit is peer support, not professional treatment. It works best alongside therapy, medication, and formal treatment when needed.
The limitations to understand
Reddit advice is peer experience, not clinical guidance. Medical questions should be directed to healthcare providers. Information about medications, doses, and tapering should be verified with your prescriber. Some advice may be incorrect despite being well-intentioned. Use Reddit as one component of support, not your only resource.
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