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Dr. Gilliland says that for those in recovery, human interaction is vital for maintaining sobriety.
That, Dr. Gilliland says, is a big problem for people in recovery.
Boredom has long been a trigger for people in recovery.
Humans dont do well with [it], he says.
Further complicating matters is the fact that addiction treatment has become much harder to access due to the pandemic.
Ayana Jordan, MD, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry at Yale University, specializing in addition and opioid use disorder.
Many rehab and treatment centers are operating at a lower capacity or theyre closing completely, she says.
They were also having higher rates of COVID-19 infections because of living in overpopulated areas.
Were just focusing on harm reduction.'
While medication isnt always a part of someones recovery, support group meetings and counseling almost always are.
This is yet another new barrier for those in recovery, especially Black Americans.
You need access to a computer and internet to fill out forms online.
But this is not a tragedy without hope.
Since June, the app has grown to include over 15,000 users.
SoberBuddy provides small challenges for its users to work through, depending on where they are in their recovery.
Ayana Jordan, MD, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry at Yale University, specializing in addition and opioid use disorder.
Other challenges focus on things like managing cravings or learning relaxation techniques, he says.
While the app is relatively new, Brethen is already thinking about how it will continue to evolve.
Hes hoping to include a chat room feature in the future to help people connect to each other.
Hes also planning to launch content in more languages so people all over the world can use the app.
Loosid highlights sober-friendly events and places while simultaneously providing support through community members and vetted experts.
The app has grown to include over 81,000 people since its launch in 2018.
The community forums are places people can connect through common interests or goals.
Dr. Gilliland says community groups like what Loosid offers are crucial for people in recovery.
If you want to run a marathon, what does virtually everyone do?
They join a running group.
Recovery works the same way.
You want to be around people who are doing what you want to do.
Meeting traditional recovery therapy needs during COVID-19
For some in recovery, attending group therapy is beneficial.
Many in-person groups have changed format and use Zoom or other video platforms instead.
But there are, of course, pitfalls with recovery groups going virtual.
One is that unless you are quarantining alone, privacy is not guaranteed.
Privacy is incredibly important for people in recovery, Dr. Gilliland says.
Having a variety of options available is key for people finding the treatment they need.
There are so many new resources available to people and even more that are continuing to be created.
And thats definitely a positive.
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