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Receive information on the development of addiction problems, the risks of addiction and the prevention and worsening of addiction problems

Service Description

Addiction prevention aims to prevent the health, social and financial damage associated with the use of legal and illegal substances and the consequences of addictive behavior. The services are aimed at children, adolescents, young adults and adults in various settings.

As part of addiction prevention, various support options are available to those affected and their families. This includes measures such as counseling sessions, early prevention and information material, which can be found on the Internet.

There are services for all types and forms of addiction.

Online platforms, telephone and on-site consultations provide you with the appropriate and free support you need. Your individual situation can be addressed in personal discussions. Help is offered in finding suitable advice centers nearby or anonymous advice services. The consultations are subject to confidentiality.

Process flow

Different processes are possible. One possible sequence is

1. Inform online

  • A first step can be to gather information online. For example, visit the social platform for practical information, early recognition of signs of addiction and support options or the online platform DigiSucht.

2. contact the advice center:

  • You, as a potentially addicted person or family member, contact the counseling center in person via telephone, email or chat. An appointment is made or the counseling is facilitated online.

3. initial consultation and needs assessment:

  • In an initial meeting, the individual needs and the type of support required in the area of addiction prevention are discussed.

4. counseling and education:

  • The counseling center provides information about addiction, prevention measures and appropriate steps to overcome the problem. This can take place online, in the form of flyers or information brochures, as well as in person.

5. individual prevention plan:

  • In some cases, based on the initial consultation and needs assessment, a customized prevention plan will be developed that is tailored to your specific needs and goals.

6. ongoing support and guidance:

  • The counseling center provides ongoing support, counseling sessions to ensure that the preventive measures are implemented effectively and that the person concerned does not become addicted.

Legal basis

§ 16a SGB II

What else should I know?

You can also receive advice anonymously.

Counseling is subject to confidentiality.

Further Information

Counseling area - Sozialplattform.de

URL: https://sozialplattform.de/inhalt/suchtberatung

Optional additional information on the linked website:

Information on various forms of addiction, signs of excessive consumption and help with self-assessment

Title: Information for relatives - Sozialplattform.de

URL: https://sozialplattform.de/inhalt/beratung-fuer-angehoerige

Optional additional information on the linked website: Information for relatives of people with conspicuous consumption behavior or possible addiction

Title: Counseling center finder - Sozialplattform.de

URL: h ttps:// sozialplattform.de/inhalt/beratungsstellenfinder

Optional additional information on the linked website: Germany-wide search for counseling centers with corresponding filter options according to topics and services such as online counseling.

Technically approved by

Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

Professionally released on

04.02.2025

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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