Addiction is a cruel beast, but it’s not something you should ever be alone with.
All over the world hundreds upon hundreds of people are seeking treatment daily and millions of people have previously, going into recovery and enjoying long and fulfilled lives.
Whether you’re seeking help with alcohol, gambling, opioids or even require cocaine rehab, there are plenty of people who have been there, done that and lived to tell the tale. In fact, many people are telling their tale these days through social media.
Social channels can be a great platform for support these days, with a number of influencers providing positive outlooks to inspire those that are struggling with addiction to get the help they need.
So, if you are suffering from a form of addiction and need help, here are the best influencers to inspire you on the pathway to recovery…
Marci Hopkins @wake_up_with_marci
Marci Hopkins is an award-winning TV host and presents a show, as you can probably guess by the handle, called Wake Up with Marci in New York.
However, it isn’t necessarily watching her on screen that you’ll find inspiring, but rather her social channels where she often addresses addiction and the challenges she has had with it.
What’s interesting is that because she’s essentially a TV journalist, she tackles a wide range of issues that addiction has, from the social impact and trauma to the mental health side and relationship troubles it can cause.
Her whole mission is to inspire others through her own experiences and she’s always worth looking out for.
Laura McKowen @Laura_McKowen
Releasing her memoir We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of Sober Life back in 2020, Laura McKowen has become a hugely popular personality on Instagram.
As a result of how many people connected with that memoir and not only speaks out about addiction almost daily, she also has founded an online community called The Luckiest Club, which helps people with their recovery and provides an environment for people to discuss addiction as well as offering training and courses, often designed specifically at women.
Austin Cooper @soberevolution
Austin Cooper started his Instagram account by sharing inspirational quotes and memes around sobriety way back in 2016, but today he has tens of thousands of followers and a really inspiring community.
Sober Evolution provides daily snippets of inspiration on remaining sober, while the comments and people that follow his account are always brilliant for reaching out and becoming part of a support network.
Sober Black Girls Club @soberblackgirlsclub
Often there isn’t enough support for people suffering from addiction in ethnic minorities, which is why the Sober Black Girls Club started, providing inspiration, resources, and support to black females who are practicing sobriety.
People can join as members and you’ll find meetups across the country, while they also have a podcast that discusses everything from recovery to the struggles that addiction can often bring within communities.
It’s a must for anyone within the black community who is struggling and needs that little extra help to begin treatment.