Costs of Addictions

• Wastes time, energy, money

• Embarrasses and hurts you and others
   

• Ruins health, looks, relationships
   

• Can impair judgment - you may harm yourself and others. Some addictions can kill you
   
• (For some addicts) exploiting or encouraging others to join in, subjecting them to all the potential costs, too
  

Alternate Things to Do

• Call friends, especially supportive ones and accountability partners

• Go to additional support group meetings

• Have alternate activities readily available... for example, if you enjoy art, have art supplies handy or take a walk (have shoes handy).

• Read Advice for Addicts to see more that you can do

• See our Self-Help and Support Group Links for helpful support groups and our Volunteering Links for other constructive activities you can choose