Guide from erstmalreden.de

I notice I use something so I do not have to feel

Sometimes it is not only about alcohol, drugs, gambling, or media. Sometimes it is also about getting through pressure, fear, emptiness, or sleep.

You do not have to be certain yet

You do not need to know whether it is addiction. If control, money, relationships, school, work, or health suffer, you may seek counseling.

Shame is common

Many people feel ashamed and wait a long time. Counseling is exactly for the moment when you no longer want to sort it alone.

Where to start

DigiSucht offers online counseling about addiction, substance use, gambling, and media use. A doctor, addiction counseling, or psychosocial counseling can also be first paths.

If danger is involved

For poisoning, dangerous withdrawal, self-harm risk, violence, or danger to life, call 112. Then do not stay in chat.

What you can do now

  1. Name what is getting out of control.
  2. Use addiction counseling or DigiSucht.
  3. Call 112 in acute danger.

erstmalreden.de offers orientation and wording support. It does not replace counseling, therapy, diagnosis, or emergency help.