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Scrolling Sober: The Wild West of Social Media Recovery (Yeah, It's a Thing Now)

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Belinda (Belle) Morey
Jul 29, 2025
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Let's get real for a hot second: as someone who's both been there (hello, recovery!) and now sits on the other side of the desk as a counselor, I've watched the recovery landscape transform faster than you can say "TikTok made me do it." And let me tell you, it's a whole new world out there, folks.

The Digital Sobriety Revolution (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Zoom)

Remember when getting help meant physically dragging yourself to a church basement? Well, welcome to 2024, where recovery support is available 24/7 from the comfort of your couch (pants optional, but recommended). As someone who now provides telehealth services office-to-office and office-to-client, I can tell you it's been a game-changer. And yes, sometimes my cat Steve Or Baby Dog makes guest appearances during sessions – consider it free pet therapy.

The Good: Why Digital Recovery Doesn't Totally Suck

  1. Accessibility is Through the Roof

    • No more "I can't make it" excuses (unless your WiFi is being temperamental)

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