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Technology and recovery support

Recovery from addiction is a challenging, worthwhile endeavor. A person’s path toward rehabilitation relies on personal will and a desire to make a change. But few people venture successfully through recovery without outside help. Support can come in the form of a sponsor or network of friends and family. These connections are vital.

Sometimes, a person’s desire to change is spurred by involvement with the criminal justice system. Entering into recovery programming can be a life-changing moment for people. A parole officer, judge or other professional can serve as a personal connection that an individual may not have otherwise. In recent years, these professionals have enhanced recovery programming by investing in technology and using it to connect with participants. Digital resources, like app-based programming that is easy for participants to follow, transform communities by increasing the likelihood that participants successfully complete the program. See what makes technology such a valuable asset below.

Recovery is a unique experience; tech is customizable.

Every person’s rehabilitation journey is unique. Individual needs, histories and culture all must be considered when developing a comprehensive recovery program. But with dozens of participants on a case managers’ roster, compiling the resources to create individualized programming is nearly impossible. Implementing case management software assists in this process by automating administrative tasks like scheduling randomized drug tests, managing court appearances and sending reminders to participants. With these time-consuming, but essential tasks off of their plate, case managers can focus on creating programs that meet individuals’ needs. Simultaneously, technology can support the development of unique courses for program participants. Case managers can input the data associated with each case, which builds a programmatic shell that can be tweaked to meet specific individual needs. Both of these practices alleviate administrative work, shifting the focus from program management to participant support. 

Recovery support is critical; tech makes the connection.

As we mentioned earlier, few people successfully venture through recovery alone. A support system is critical to mental, physical and emotional rehabilitation. Not every person has people to walk alongside them. A weekly meeting with a parole officer or mental health counselor may be their only interaction with a person who’s invested in their recovery. By using smartphones and smartphone-based apps in recovery programs, a two-way line of communication is opened. Participants can now reach out to their sponsor, case manager or support professional in a time of need. This creates a critical lifeline – an opportunity to video, phone or text chat with a person who cares about their well-being and is familiar with their program. These conversations can mean the difference between successful program completion and remission. 

Recovery requires information; tech is the access point. 

Addiction recovery is more than a personal journey – it’s a medical process. To overcome addiction, program participants need access to legitimate medical and mental health information. Without access to credible materials, many people will turn to online resources for help. While not all bad, these sites can sometimes provide recommendations that are unhelpful at best and dangerous at worst. Case managers using court-sponsored technology can combat this by preloading helpful information into a participant’s app or smartphone device. This creates a trustworthy database of support materials at a program participants’ fingertips. No matter the day nor time, end users can review content that will help them on their path to recovery. 

If you work in the recovery industry and want to start implementing technology into your programming, Corrisoft can help. Our team can develop a custom software and hardware solution to meet your needs and help you improve participant outcomes. Want to strengthen your community one successful recovery at a time? Connect with Corrisoft today