This NY Times article discusses the use of "sober companions" by addicts and alcoholics to help keep them from using. Noting that this area is unregulated, it discusses the role of a sober companion.
"Sober companions who, like Mr. Kaplan, charge daily rates comparable to the most expensive rehab facilities, have mostly been known as members of a celebrity’s entourage, akin to a personal trainer or a life coach. The profession gained some notoriety when companions accompanied actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Matthew Perry as they struggled with substance abuse problems while shooting a movie or television show.
But, in recent years, sober companions say demand for their services has come from outside Hollywood as well: from the chief executive officer who needs to avoid taking a drink while entertaining clients to the lawyer who needs to stay away from the airport bar while on a business trip."
Via NY Times
Unregulated or not, this is expensive , costing almost as much as a stay in a rehab or treatment center on a daily basis.
For everyone else, the service of the well known sponsor of 12 step tradition is - well - freely given.
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I am a Catholic who has an addiction problem. I am glad you have posts like this about it. I feel very alone sometimes and embarrassed and ashamed. Reading all the stories here has helped me see that things will be okay and put some of my problems in perspective. Thanks.
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Welcome! I'm happy you stopped by here and hope you come back. I cover all kinds of topics here so let me know if there's anything you're looking for.
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