(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If you are grappling with drug addiction, it helps to know that you are not alone. Over 19 million Americans, some who are as young as twelve were battling drug addiction just three years ago. Not surprisingly, the most abused drugs in 2017, according to the American Addiction Center, are prescription drugs including pain relievers and sedatives. Other highly abused drugs were alcohol, marijuana, heroin, and cocaine.
No matter what you are addicted to, the recovery process is not easy. Letting qualified professionals such as those at BriteLife Recovery walk you through the process can help you get your life back faster and avoid relapse.
Even so, rehab is expensive and not everyone can afford it, yet we all need to get help. Thanks to some free smartphone apps, you can begin your journey to sobriety. Below are some of the best apps that you can use to aid recovery from drug abuse:
Sober Grid is the largest recovery app in the world. The app offers you anonymity amongst a wide support group with whom you can engage to aid recovery. If you want to find sober people around you to connect with, the GPS locator can help you with that. Another excellent feature in Sober Grid is that it provides you with daily quests, which are small activities you can do to keep your mind off negativities.
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Nomo Sobriety Clock
If you are supporting a loved one through the recovery process, then Nomo is the app for you. It has a sobriety clock which helps you keep track of your sober days. You can share the clock with your support system such as friends and counselors for accountability. The app also comes with a messaging option where you can contact a support partner whenever you are triggered to relapse.
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WEconnect
The free WEconnect app allows you to set reminders to do certain activities that help your recovery plan. For example, you can set a reminder to attend a group meeting, call support, and so on. If you want to support a loved one through their recovery, WEconnect gives you the option to create an account to do just that.
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SoberTool
SoberTool has motivational messages to keep you going. You can also track your sober days and you get to earn awards when you meet your sobriety goals. If you are highly prone to relapse, the SoberTool app answers your queries and guides you through motivational messages so that you can get inspired and remain sober.
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Tribe
rTribe also allows you to connect to a community via an anonymous profile. With the app, you can mark the times when you are most likely to relapse, which helps you to craft a prevention plan. You can also take a test to determine the severity of your addiction, and the app comes up with a recovery plan for you. With the app’s blog posts and video content, you can also get all the information you need on drug addiction.
If you have completed drug rehab at a health facility, apps can help you connect to a support system to help you hold up your recovery. You can also use recovery apps to help other addicts to recover.