It's not unusual for someone with a mental health condition to feel alone; like they're the only one in the world with this type of problem. Unfortunately, when it comes to substance abuse, many people are in the same boat.

"Last night was a disaster. I don't even remember everything. I think I held my roommate 'hostage' with a can of bug spray and then butted his door and left a hole in it. This morning my roommate said "good morning" to me and I just said 'yeah'. It's never a good morning when you try so hard to stay sober, only to end up a hopeless drunk again." - a poster on our addictions board

If you or a loved one is dealing with a drug or alcohol problem or maybe a gambling, food, sex or another type of addiction, we have a lot of information which may help you better understand what's going on and where to get help.

We also know that family members and friends are directly impacted by the addict.

"I am having a hard time. My husband is a sex addict. I can't stop thinking of another woman having sex with my husband. I can't stop thinking of another woman touching him in places that are meant for me." - a poster on our sexual addiction board

Connecting with others who have faced similar problems can be a great help as well as a source of comfort. If you're looking for support, we hope you'll join the HealthyPlace.com Addiction Support Network (our social network).