Substance misuse

Discover tools, apps, and stories that can help you manage cravings and resist misusing substances like alcohol and other drugs.

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Tools and apps to help you prevent substance misuse

Below is a curated list of apps, online programs, and real stories to help you understand and manage substance misuse.

Apps and online programs

Apps

SMART Recovery App

Find support for any addictive behaviour at any stage of your recovery journey. The SMART Recovery app offers learning tools, practical strategies, and personalised goal-setting to help you build a balanced, fulfilling life.

I Am Sober is a sobriety tracking and support app that can help you stay sober from alcohol, drugs, and other harmful behaviours. You can build new habits, learn strategies for managing urges, and find motivation from people going through similar challenges.

Daybreak is an app that can help you quit or change your relationship with alcohol by helping you track your drinks, set goals, change habits, and find peer support.

Whether you’re just starting to think about quitting or already on your vape-free journey, Pave gives young people support that fits. With tools to help you plan, track your progress, and know what to expect, it’s there to guide you one day at a time.

Smiling Mind is a mindfulness and meditation app that helps kids, teens, and adults improve their wellbeing, build mental fitness, and achieve specific goals.

Beyond Now Safety Planning

Beyond Now Safety Planning provides an app and website for you to create a step-by-step plan to stay safe when you are overwhelmed or having thoughts of suicide.

Family Drug Support Online

Family Drug Support Online teaches practical coping and communication skills to help navigate the challenges of supporting someone experiencing substance misuse.

Long-term help for substance misuse

Support services for substance misuse

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Short-term help for substance misuse

It can be challenging to find effective ways to manage and resist cravings to misuse substances. Here are some practical strategies and techniques you can try.

Helps with

Managing Triggers & Cravings

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Talk to someone you trust

When you’re feeling out of your depth and overwhelmed, opening up to someone you trust can take some weight off your shoulders.

SMART Recovery Australia

Find weekly, free and facilitated online or in-person support meetings for any addictive behaviour, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, cigarettes, and more.

Helps with

Addiction

Recovery

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