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KDP Category GuideBISAC: SEL010000

Addiction & Recovery

Books on overcoming addiction, recovery journeys, sobriety, and rebuilding after substance abuse.

CompetitionLow Competition
To RankTop 8,000 BSR needed to hit #1
Top Keywords5 Identified

🔑 Top KDP Keywords for Addiction & Recovery

addiction recovery booksobriety bookalcoholism recoverydrug addiction memoirquit drinking book

These are the highest-value keywords for this category. Use them in your KDP keyword fields, book title, subtitle, and book description.

💡 Expert Tips for Addiction & Recovery

  • 1

    Sober curious movement has massively expanded this audience beyond traditional recovery.

  • 2

    Alcohol-specific books ('quit drinking') are the most searched.

  • 3

    Memoir format (personal recovery story) builds the deepest emotional connection.

  • 4

    Anonymous pen names are appropriate and accepted in this category.

⭐ Why Reviews Are Critical in Addiction & Recovery

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Category Stats

CompetitionLow Competition
BSR to RankTop 8,000 BSR needed to hit #1
BISAC CodeSEL010000
Parent CategorySelf-Help

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