Though addiction information has always been available to the public, very few are as informed as they should be in the matter. This is due in part to the often glamorous way addiction is portrayed in the media, with stars such as Lindsay Lohan, Cat Marnell, Kurt Cobain and many more becoming known for little more than the monkeys on their backs.
Luckily, the information age has made information on the devastating details of addiction more readily available than ever. Everything from infographics on Internet addiction to anti-alcoholism viral videos can be viewed with the click of a button. Even the PSA, a more old-school method of addiction education, gets an upgrade with the form of media available to creative ad agencies.
25 Informative Addiction Finds
From Cat Marnell's Drug-Documenting Column to Cigarette Cakes:
Armida Ascano — May 8, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Rehab Backlashes
David Duchovny Punished for Sex Addiction
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Extreme Computer Addictions
10 Images of the Severely Internet Obsessed
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Live Addict Memoirs
The 'Amphetamine Logic' Column by Cat Marnell Provides Honest Insight
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Sugar Consumption Visualizations
The 'Nursing Your Sweet Tooth' Infographic Examines an Addiction
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Revealing Caffeine Facts
The 17 Things You Didn't Know About Your Coffee Infographic
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Drug-Addled Photography
Jessica Baynes' 'Addiction' Covers a Dangerous Obsession
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Digital Dependence Comics
The 'Always Connected' Infographic is Plugged In
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Smoking Vaccine
Currently Under Development
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Faux Addictions
'Offline' Rehab Clinic is Meant for Social Media Addicts
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Satirical Smoker Guides
'The Rules of Quitting Smoking' Nixes Vices in the Butt
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Cigarettes Smoking People
Witty Anti-Smoking Awareness Ads Reverse The Concept
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Rehab Restaurants
'Cafe Therapy' in Prague Helps People Overcome Drug Addictions
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Virtual Health-Harming Infographics
Excessive Internet Usage Does More than Promote Bad Posture
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Internet Addiction Infographics
This Infographic Poses Tough Questions About Extreme Internet Use
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Real-Time Anti-Smoking Ads
The Advertisement Focuses on the Process and Justifications in Quitting
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Cigarette-Inspired Infographics
The Legacy for Health Shows the Horrifying Effects of Smoking
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Comic Computer Addictions
Jim Behrle Sheds a New Light on Betty and Veronica
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Gadget Addiction Infographics
This Technology Infographic Dives Deep into Startling Finds
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Social Media Dependency Charts
The 'Facebook Addiction: Fact or Fad?' Chart is Alarming
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Instagram Addiction Parodies
'Filter My Life' Video Mocks Those Who Obsess Over Instagram Filters
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Smartphone Addiction Ads
The Samsung Galaxy S3 Ad Teases Obsessed Users
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Drug-Abuser Cessation Products
Habit 'Black Rehab' Packaging Uses Luxury to Treat Addiction
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Fuel Addiction Infographics
America's Addiction to Oil is Revealing
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Rehab-Funding Mocktails
The Brink Liverpool is an Alcohol-Free Bar and Recovery Social Enterprise
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Gambling as Drug Addiction
Bellwood Health Services Shows Gambling's Dark Side
Related Ideas
Sour Candy Challenges
1UP Candy's Kit Challenges Sour Candy Fans to Keep a Straight Face
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Rave-Inspired At-Home Manicures
Rave Nailz Boasts a Variety of Eye-Catching Nail Designs
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Boomer Cannabis Campaigns
The 'I'm High Right Now' Campaign Promotes Cannabis Use Among Boomers
Conversation Starter Crisps
Beavertown's Spicy Cheese Chips Support Talking About Mental Health
Smoke-Free Nicotine Alternatives
Lucy Offers Healthier Alternatives to Big-Brand Nicotine Products
Cat-Themed Soda Cans
Pepsi Cat Cans Commemorate the Growing Number of Cat Owners in China
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
The Magic of Moderate Drinking Encourages Responsible Consumption
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Advocate-Themed Cannabis Branding
Best Blnz's Branding is Created by Design Studio Pentagram
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Adult-Only Snack Shops
Smoke 2 Snack is a Premium Destination for Hard-to-Find Snacks
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
AI-Powered Feline Health Trackers
The 'Moggie' Cat Health Tracker Identifies Potential Illnesses
Cult Movie-Inspired Tumblers
Dragon Glassware Boasts the Mean Girls Burn Book Tumbler
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Nootropic Smart Sodas
BrainPOP is a Better-for-You Soda with Brain-Boosting Ingredients
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Dopamine-Boosting Beverages
Illicit Elixirs are Non-Alcoholic, Caffeine-Free and Mood-Boosting
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
PLAY HARD Seltzers Speak to a New Generation of Style & Flavor Seekers
Co-Branded Cat Podcasts
TEMPTATIONS & 'Crime Junkie' Co-Host for Unique Podcast Series
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Cannabis-Infused Spirits
Nowadays is the First Nationally Available Cannabis-Infused Spirit
Toronto Cannabis Workshops
The Cannabinista Hosted an Infused Mocktail Workshop in Toronto
Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters
The Houseplant Car Lighter Has a Nostalgic Construction
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Craft Soda Advent Calendars
The Jones Advent Calendar Shares 25 Days of Bubbly Beverages
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Reinvigorated Cognac Campaigns
Larsen Cognac Challenges Traditional Images & Outdated Views
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Intelligent Nicotine Pouches
LUCY Boasts a Redesigned Nicotine Experience Called Breakers
Feline-Graphic Limited Chairs
Vitra and Herman Miller Unveil an Eames Fiberglass Chair
Historical Humankind Coffee Books
Hungry Minds Presents The Book to Nurture Childlike Curiousity
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Trans Kidney Health Ads
Africa Creative's Ad Sheds Light on Trans Community's Kidney Health Burden
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Awareness-Raising Rolling Papers
VIBES and the Last Prisoner Project Launch RELEASE PAPERS
AI-Powered Cannabis Chatbots
Spark by Jointly Educates & Informs Cannabis Consumers of All Levels
Next-Gen Contraception Campaigns
Julie Challenges Contraceptive Use Stigma
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Cheese Expert Guide Books
'Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese' is Educational and Informative
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Anti-Anxiety Sensory Touch Stickers
NATPAT Offers an Innovative Stress Relief Solution
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Band-Backed Non-Alcoholic Beers
Kittie and We Are PIGS Launch the New KittiePIG Non-Alcoholic Beer
Cannabis-Infused Microdosing Sodas
Green Monke's Lightly Sparkling Beverages Deliver a Social High
Festive Cocktail Crackers
Moth's Cocktail Crackers Share Ready-to-Serve Cocktails in a Fun Way
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
Adaptogenic Alcohol Alternatives
Huzzy Smart Sips Share a Buzz with Adaptogens and Nootropics
Awareness-Raising Rolling Trays
Hemper and 40 Tons Raise Awareness for Incarcerated Individuals
Cheeky Lighter Campaigns
Three Celebrities are Hosting Slow Burn Sessions by BIC for 420
Non-Alcoholic Discovery Apps
The NA Drink Locator App Maps Alcohol-Free Options
Ashtray-Integrated Side Tables
Houseplant's Side Table Ashtray is a Smoker-Friendly Homeware Piece
Offline Newspaper Publications
County Highway Revives Print Culture
Comforting Financial Pop-Ups
Experian's Credit Paws Café is a Place to Chat About Money Worries
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
Chewable Wellness Gummies
Cannaray Unveils a New Wellness Gummies Range for UK Customers
Vitamin-Packed Low-Calorie Beverages
King Kongin Releases a Line of Four Fruity Energy Drinks
Bar-Strength Canned Cocktails
Moth's Cocktails Make It Easy to Appreciate Quality Classics
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Comedic Gut Health Campaigns
The Gut Gap by MiraLAX Brings Awareness to Millennial Women's Health
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Upcycled Cigarette Butt Sunglasses
Karün Eyewear Uses Celion Material for a Sustainable Design
Science-Based Habit Apps
Addicted-Habits Provides Invaluable Support to Help Users Achieve Goals
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Health-Focused Sober Retreats
Certified Sober Coach Megan Wilcox Hosts a Special Retreat
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Demystified Research Design Guides
Ray and Charles Eames Unveil an Eames of Your Own Guide
Internet Content Management Tools
Zenfetch Helps Organize a User's Browsing History
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Litter-Reducing Bitcoin Progams
Swedish City Malmö Introduces a Buttcoin ‘Crypto’ Program
Portable Painkilling Drug Trackers
This Gadget Tracks Acetaminophen Levels to Help Avert Overdose
Whimsically Branded Cannabis Products
Angel Therapy Announces Its Expansion in the NYC Market
Rapper-Approved Cannabis Brands
The 'Aphrodisiak' Cannabis Line Was Co-Crafted By Lil Kim
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Concert Ticket Giveaways
Susiecakes Recently Ran a Contest, Featuring Taylor Swift Tickets
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
Pet Brand Playlists
Nineteen85 Produced Fancy Feast's Savoury Cravings™ Power of the Purr Playlist
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products
Blip's New Products Come in Gum and Mini Lozenges
Smoke Accessory Display Units
Republic Technologies Unveils its Newest Countertop Display Unit
Social Media Star Brands
Toddy Smith Introduces His GothicMochas Clothing Brand
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Big-Screen Cat Ads
INABA is Celebrating National Cat Day with "the Ultimate Cat Video"
Supportive Sobriety Apps
'Sober' Guides Individuals on Their Sobriety Journey
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Fizzy THC Edibles
Mary Jones' Low-Dose Fizzy Tabs Dissolve on the Tongue
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Digital Distraction Barriers
WallHabit Will Block Digital Distraction and Promote Focus
Comforting Oat Bar Ads
Humanaut Launches a Campaign for Bobo's, Highlighting Home-Baked Taste
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Crowdsourced Fun Fact Databases
Straight Fax is an Online Space for Facts and References
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Retro Ashtray Sets
Bogart's Little Orange Ashtray Set is Cute and Eye-catching
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Marketing Insights Databases
Affinity Solutions Launches the Marketing Insights Platform Comet
Efficient Video Summarizers
Summary Cat Helps Your Digest Video Content in Seconds
Secure Firearm Campagins
The Ad Council, Brady, and Densu Unveil the Safe Stories Campaign
Sibling Caregiver Campagins
CDSS Launches 'Care Instructions' Campaign
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
No-Network Dependent Browsing Tools
Google Unveils the More Helpful Suggestions Feature
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Trailblazing Parenthood Podcasts
Milk Drunk: The Podcast by Bobbie Shares Empowering Conversations
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Bad Habit Trackers
Bad Habit Break Tracker Helps People on the Path to Recovery
Streamlined Medication Locating
Neuro Tablet for ADHD Helps Find Pharmacies That Stock One's Meds
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
Free Pet Parent Services
PETconnect by IAMS Puts Pet Owners and Pet Experts in Touch
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space