Early recovery has its challenges.

Recovery companions are trained professionals who can guide recovering individuals to thrive in their journey. When someone is merely starting their recovery journey, the feeling can be scary, isolating, and overwhelming. In these challenging times, a recovery companion can help an individual start on steady grounds. For transitioning into sobriety and committing to long-term recovery, it is crucial that an individual can get the right support system around them. A Lot of times, friends and family may not be enough for that. A recovery companion can play a greater role with in-depth specialized guidance and training.

Research shows that about 50-60% of people coming from recovery fall back into addiction within the first year of leaving treatment. In fact, up to two-thirds of them return to substance use within a few weeks. For these cases, a recovery companion is fairly common to be used for already recovered individuals for further assistance and support.

What can a recovery companion do for you?

A recovery companion can be beneficial in many ways.

• They can motivate and support during the early recovery stage.

• They will accompany you to your recovery center if necessary.

• They will stay with you during the transition from recovery home to your living place.

• They can travel with you to and from treatment.

• They will accompany you in social gatherings for extra care and support.

• They will identify possible triggers and places or events that can cause relapse.

• They will plan a healthy daily routine for you during the recovery process.

• Advise and accompany you on therapy and support group meetings.

• They will keep you accountable for your actions for the recovery process.
  

A recovery companion helps you prevent triggers, avoid temptations, and overcome your challenges in recovery. The extra-stressful times before and after recovery can overwhelm the recovering individuals and cause them to relapse. A recovery companion can help you or a loved one in these scenarios to help have a sustained recovery.