Why this community exists
Addiction affects more than one person.
Ask An Addict first began around 2010 after addiction touched my own family. I was not an addict myself, but I knew what it felt like to love people who struggled—and how hard it could be to find candid answers without judgment.
The original community brought together people in recovery, people still struggling, parents, partners, friends, and others looking for understanding. Members answered questions, shared their stories, welcomed newcomers, and formed real friendships.
Years later, we are rebuilding that idea with the same purpose: to give people a respectful place to ask, listen, learn, and feel less alone.
— Matt LeRose, Founder