Even if you know that your own use of addictive substances is problematic or you are worried about a family member or acquaintance, it is often very difficult to take action and get help. Unfortunately, the inhibition threshold is still very high. There are now many digital services that can be accessed completely anonymously and directly from home. There are many counseling and exchange options for both those affected and their relatives. We have collected some helpful websites and offers here for you to browse through.
BZgA: Addiction prevention
On the website of the Federal Center for Health Education you will find a lot of information and offers for prevention and treatment under addiction prevention. The BZgA offers an information hotline on the topic of addiction prevention, as well as telephone advice on the topics of smoking cessation and gambling addiction and also a round-the-clock addiction and drug hotline for those affected and their relatives. You will also find lots of information material on addiction prevention, studies and information sheets on addiction prevention. Finally, you will find many other Internet offers from current campaigns that make it easier to obtain further information.
German Center for Addiction Issues e.V.
The German Center for Addiction Issues (DHS) strengthens addiction prevention, represents addiction help, supports addiction self-help and provides information. Specifically, you will also find an addiction help directory on the website. It lists all available services, from advice centers to specialist clinics. You can use a filter to search specifically for the services that are helpful for you. You can also find many self-help groups in Germany on the site.
DigiAddiction
On DigiSucht you can get in touch with professional addiction counselors. The main counseling topics here are alcohol, gambling and cannabis, but you can contact the counseling centers with any topic. This service is available to both addicts and their relatives. The current situation can be discussed, behavioral changes are supported and further offers of help are presented. Counseling can take place via chat messages, video calls or directly on site. Completely anonymous counseling is also possible. DigiSucht also offers a number of interactive exercises in the form of digital tools, such as a consumption diary and a motivational scale.
alcohol-free-relapse-free DHS
The website alkoholfrei-rückfallfrei is an online offer of the DHS, which is entirely dedicated to the treatment of problematic alcohol consumption. There you will find lots of offers, exercises and information on the subject of abstinence. From motivation to concrete tools, e.g. how to say no to alcohol, you will find everything on the site. You will also find tips for emergencies and facilities you can turn to.