There are particular times when a person who is attempting to stay away from drink and drugs can face challenges to recovery.

These are often times of transition…going to into drug alcohol rehab, moving to sober living, going out of town or going working in certain industries. These times are marked by freedom, change and often uncomfortable feelings.

These are times when friends and family frequently can not be of help. The reality is that the same environment that alcoholism and addiction flourished is not going to be the solution to the problem. That’s when the services of a professional sober companion can literally save a life. Such companions often get involved after a drug intervention to make sure the client makes it safely into a program where they will receive addiction help.

Beyond these brief transports however this buddy system can be invaluable to individuals who need to continue to work in risky situations and offer reassurance to employers and loved ones for whom monitoring could do more harm than good. With a companion on their side, addicts and alcoholics have a much stronger foundation for long term recovery.