Addiction Recovery Worksheets
A free, judgment-free library of worksheets to help you understand your patterns, ride out cravings, and build a recovery plan that fits your life.
Reviewed byMichael Callans, MSWWhere to start
If you are not sure where you stand, begin with the stages of change and decisional balance. If you are already working on change, the triggers, cravings, and relapse prevention worksheets will be most useful day to day. A good first stop is the stages of change worksheet, which helps you find your stage and name one honest next step. When you have found your stage, the decisional balance worksheet lets you weigh what the habit gives you against what it costs.
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About this tool
Recovery from substance use is rarely a straight line, and these worksheets are built with that reality in mind. Change usually moves through stages, from not yet thinking about it, to weighing it up, to taking action and keeping it going. Most people cycle through more than once before change sticks. That is not failure. It is how change normally works, and each attempt teaches you something useful for the next.
The tools here draw on well-supported approaches: the stages of change model from Prochaska and DiClemente, motivational interviewing from Miller and Rollnick, and relapse prevention work from Marlatt. Together they help you build self-awareness without shame, get clear on what you actually want, learn to handle triggers and cravings, and prepare a plan for the moments that feel risky.
Whether your goal is full abstinence, cutting back, or simply staying safer while you figure things out, you are welcome here. These worksheets do not assume one right path. They are meant to support whatever next step feels honest and doable for you.
Everything is free, runs entirely in your browser, and produces a clean PDF. Nothing you write is stored or sent anywhere, so you can be as honest as you need to be.
If you want the wider picture, our addiction statistics page sets out how many people meet criteria for a substance use disorder and how many receive treatment, with the source and year beside every figure.
References
- Prochaska JO, DiClemente CC. The Transtheoretical Approach: Crossing Traditional Boundaries of Therapy. Dow Jones-Irwin; 1984.
- Miller WR, Rollnick S. Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change. 3rd ed. Guilford Press; 2013.
- Marlatt GA, Donovan DM. Relapse Prevention: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors. 2nd ed. Guilford Press; 2005.
Cite this source
Psychology.com. (2026, June 27). Addiction Recovery Worksheets. Psychology.com. https://psychology.com/tools/addiction-recovery-worksheets
Addiction Recovery Worksheets FAQ
What are addiction recovery worksheets?
Structured, judgment-free exercises that help you understand your relationship with a substance, weigh your options, handle triggers and cravings, and plan for risky moments. They draw on the stages of change, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.
Which worksheet should I start with?
If you are not sure where you stand, start with the stages of change and decisional balance. If you are already working on change, the triggers, cravings, and relapse prevention worksheets help most day to day.
Do I have to be aiming for total abstinence?
No. These tools support abstinence, cutting back, and harm reduction. There is a worksheet here for wherever you are and whatever goal feels right for you.
Are these a substitute for treatment?
They are helpful self-help tools, but not a replacement for treatment, especially with alcohol or sedatives, where stopping suddenly can be dangerous. A clinician can help you do this safely.
Is anything I write saved?
No. Everything stays in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Each PDF is generated on your own device.