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# Reasons why online addiction programs work

When it comes to figuring out if online programs work, I do believe I've an original and fair perspective on it. On the one hand, I still don't have an individual Facebook account and was the last of my friends to get a smartphone. I constantly question whether technology is replacing human connection. On another hand, I built the world's leading online addiction recovery program after initial skepticism and careful research that showed me the power of online healthcare.

**1. Online care is proven, not experimental.**

The advantage is not theoretical, it's already proven (and if there weren't evidence for online programs I wouldn't be doing what I do). Research shows online mental health and addiction care is on par with or a lot better than face-to-face care. A large number of studies have debunked the old industry belief that addiction can only just be treated through **[midhudsonaddictionrecovery.com/resources/name/al-anon-in-orange-county-ny/](https://midhudsonaddictionrecovery.com/resources/name/al-anon-in-orange-county-ny/)** intensive in-person programs.

**2. It is private, judgment-free, and anonymous.**

When we're exposed to more and more shameful experiences before we've had a chance to address that shame, it can make things even worse. We truly heal whenever we address our weaknesses safely. Research shows that the convenient and free from judgment you are feeling, the more you are able to overcome and grow. Think of being online like your chance to test yourself out in the mirror before going out ??

**3. Being online doesn't replace people… in fact, the opposite.**

I often hear from people concerned because they know healing requires changes and support from true to life connections. Absolutely! But you have setting yourself up for success, not drama. Don't count on a chaotic back and forth relationship to heal you. Instead, safely find out about yourself and your tendencies so you can interact with individuals you value in more constructive and meaningful ways.

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**4. The right amount of guidance.**

Studies show a lot of hand-holding and sheltering can be a setup for failure, and inadequate will make you lost. We change probably the most when we're in the sweet spot, which for some people is online.

**5. The right mindset.**

It's not natural to go through a deeply emotional process on command (at a certain time or place, or with a certain person). Doing lessons where and when you need allows you to stay the best mindset to challenge yourself deeply.

**6. The most recent proven techniques.**

Facilities have industry challenges of finding counselors with adequate training and experience, providing ongoing training to remain current, dealing with staff turnover, etc. Being online makes it easy to remain current with the latest strategies and therapeutic techniques based on more recent research.

**7. Freedom to revisit lessons.**

A well-known problem in learning is that a lot of lessons don't stick. Research shows we retain a small fraction of anything we learn in grade school or even college (just consider simply how much of your high school History class you remember). Online lessons can easily be revisited to reinforce, practice, and maximize your efforts. That's more in line with current understandings from educational studies.

**8. Easily involve individuals you choose.**

It's difficult to coordinate times for family members or partners to come quickly to live treatment regularly, or at all. Online programs eliminate logistical problems, and more to the point the frustration that comes with miscommunication. You get to include and empower individuals you want by sharing certain lessons or even going through the ability together.

**9. Life uninterrupted.**

Whether you have work obligations, family responsibilities, deficiencies in trust, or common low motivation, it's usually impractical to go away for 30 days – or even several appointments a week. The absolute most obvious good thing about being online is that there isn't to manage time and distance issues. Doing the best program on your own couch or on the can is pretty cool.

**10. Start changing no matter abstinence.**

In the case of IV heroin, it's clear you need to have an objective to abstain. In the case of a food or sex addiction, abstinence is not theoretically desired. Traditionally, treatments expect that you enter **[www.midhudsonaddictionrecovery.com/resources/name/arms-acres-drug-treatment-center/](https://midhudsonaddictionrecovery.com/resources/name/arms-acres-drug-treatment-center/)** treatment already in abstinence or they kick you out. That's just like a fitness expert demanding you start out strong and dedicated. If you may already achieve your goal prior to starting, then what's the ‘expert'doing? An on line program is completely inclusive and enables you to start taking care of yourself wherever you're in your journey, no real matter what your end goal is.