Jul 30, 2015 | By Tim Powers

5 Recovery Apps That You Can Use Now!

Addiction & Recovery News

There’s an app for that….

This catchphrase has become common speak in our fast paced, here today-gone later today technological world. Phone apps have become the savior for many who are looking to make their lives easier and more stress-free?

You want to order pizza without picking up the phone? You want to know where the nearest post office is in a new city? Do you want to learn the right way to play “Stairway to Heaven”? You guessed it…there’s an app for that. Dating, gaming, tips for home and garden, exercise, taxes, employment–phone apps have become an indispensable tool.

Recovery, Inspiration, and Motivation–Coming to an iPhone, iPad or Android Near You

With the widespread popularity and availability of these programs, it should come as no surprise there are recovery apps that are available to those looking to add another tool to their recovery toolkit.

Are you looking for a meeting? Are you needing something that will help you meditate and tune out distractions? Do you need a pick-me-up in the forms of inspirational quotes or those feel good recovery stories that put a spring to your step? You guessed it–there’s an app for that.

The following are some excellent examples of  recovery apps that can help keep your recovery on the right track.

5 Recovery Apps That You Should Check Out

Image courtesy of www.addicaid.com

Addicaid

Addicaid is an award-winning (and FREE) mobile app available for iPhone, iPad and Android that allows you to find meetings anywhere and users can rate those meetings and post them for members to see. Users can also create confidential profiles and can read recovery-inspired articles, watch inspriationa videos and listen to music that can help those in recovery stay motivated and inspired. Additionally, users can create their own personalized daily goals and engage other users with comments, likes and check-ins.

Image courtesy of www.studio2a.com

Today’s Step

With Today’s Step, users can receive inspirational recovery messages daily and watch a wide array of  exercise and meditation videos. One of its’ most important features are the stories of those in the recovery community. Those who are in recovery that are celebrating milestones are able to share them with others who use this recovery app. Additionally, this Android-based app (which goes for $2.99) features audio meditation which helps soothe the mind and calm the nerves.

Steps Away

Steps Away–which is available for $9.99 at the iTunes Store–is a database that contains literally hundreds of thousands of 12-Step based recovery meetings worldwide. It is very simple app to use and users can add and modify meeting information straight from the app. This Android-based app lists available meetings in the United States as well as England, Canada and Australia. Steps Away has arguably the most comprehensive listing of meetings of any recovery app that is currently available.

Image courtesy of http://yourfirststep.org

The 12 Steps AA Companion

This recovery-based phone app (which is available for $1.99) is considered by many to be the benchmark recovery app. The 12 Steps AA Companion includes the first 164 pages of the Big Book as well as over 60 stories from both the first and second editions. Additionally, the 12 Steps AA Companion features a sober calculator, a prayer section, and users are able to contact AA’s central offices, areas, districts and answering services. A great feature of the 12 Steps AA Companion is the fact that users do not need an internet connection when using the app.

Image courtesy of recovergateway.wordpress.com

Afternoon Affirmations

While some recovery apps may give users a morning reflection text or random inspirational quote, Afternoon Affirmations ups the ante by sending you an affirmation everyday at 1 P.M. that will soothe the soul and provide you the inspiration you need to move forward with your day. The content is a mixture of uplifting quotations and practical  reminders designed to keep life in perspective. The best part of the Afternoon Affirmations app–it is free.

You Need Knowledge and Support To Work Your Recovery and Beat Back Addiction

Without question, recovery apps are a useful tool in helping those in recovery stay clean and sober. When you are looking for drug treatment, however, you need comprehensive information and expert guidance. From in-depth articles and blogs to a comprehensive treatment directory, Sober Nation has you covered. With new content being posted daily, you can stay ahead of the game, informed and aware. Check out our website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.