Addiction counseling, in-person meetings, new hobbies – all of these activities are used by those in recovery. You can now add smartphone applications (apps) to this list. This technology is now being used by many as a tool to help an individual maintain their recovery.
Check out a few of the apps* – all free and available to download on both iPhones and Androids – below:
Connections App
According to their website, this app supports patients in recovery by reducing relapse and promoting pro-social engagement.
Through the app, you can track your sobriety, message trained counselors, receive clinical support, and much more.
Learn how you can download the app.
HereNOW Connect
The Addiction Policy Forum teamed up with HereNOW to launch this free app that helps people in recovery. According to their website, through the app, you can:
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Track your sobriety,
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Connect with trained counselors and peers through messaging,
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Clinical support available 7 days/wk, 9am -10 pm est
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Track your goals and set reminders, and much more.
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/herenow-connect/id1515499109
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herenowhelp.rehab.client&hl=en_US&gl=US
IAmSoberApp
The IAmSoberApp is an ad-free motivational companion app that tracks sobriety (milestones, how much money saved and more). In addition, the app reminds users to commit to staying sober through daily pledges, and allows them to document their activities throughout the day (making them aware of any possible triggers).
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehungrywasp.iamsober&hl=en_US
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/al/app/i-am-sober-sobriety-counter/id672904239?mt=8
Sober Grid
Sober Grid is an app that connects individuals in recovery. Its features include: a “Burning Desire” button, which someone can press to let friends on the app know when they‘re facing temptation and need help; a GPS locator that can connect you to nearby app users and more.
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sobergrid&hl=en
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sober-grid-sober-social-network/id912632260?mt=8
Sober Tool
This app, developed by a certified alcohol and drug counselor, focuses on preventing a person in recovery from relapsing. Some of the materials the app includes are related to mindfulness training, 12 step practice, stress reduction techniques and more.
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.osu.cleanandsobertoolboxandroid&hl=en
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sobertool-alcoholism-addiction/id863872931?mt=8
Nomo – Sobriety Clocks
This app, created by two people in recovery, tracks the number of days a an individual has been sober. In addition, a person can track the money saved by not buying drugs, share milestones on Twitter and Facebook, and share their sober clock with others. The app also includes exercises to help refocus the person in recovery when he or she is feeling tempted.
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.parkerstech.day&hl=en
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nomo-sobriety-clocks/id566975787?mt=8
Sober Time – Sobriety Counter
Similar to “Nomo,” this app helps individuals in recovery track their sober days, see how much money they’ve saved by not buying drugs, share progress with others, and more. This app also offers daily motivational messages to its users.
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sociosoft.sobertime&hl=en
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sober-time-sobriety-counter/id1158895079?mt=8
Important note: These apps should be used in addition to a professional treatment program. If your loved one is battling addiction, please also take/refer them to a facility. Get started here.
*The inclusion of these links on this website does not constitute an official endorsement, guarantee, or approval by Drug Enforcement Administration.