With the advent of the internet, internet forums have become places where groups with similar problems can share problems and offer caring advice. Addicts are no exception. There are many online forums where addicts can get help or recover in the company of other addicts with the convenience of sitting at their PCs at home.
Online forums for addicts examine all kinds of addiction. They give recovering addicts the encouragement they need in the knowledge that there are others who are going through the same problems. The addict can ask questions and share comments with other addicts in these forums. Addicts do not have to reveal their identity. A range of issues pertaining to addicts are discussed in these forums. Addicts can contribute valuable suggestions and learn from other addicts. There are focused forums for each substance. Addiction forums have proved to be a motivational factor in the process of de addiction.

