Social media plays a significant role in most people’s lives today. Many people spend considerable time on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, where they get influenced in various ways. This means that the right kind f influence can be beneficial.
Recovering addicts can learn much by following sober crusaders or influencers on social media. Once you are done with the rehab centre sessions, keep your influences positive to avoid relapsing. The good news is that there are several influencers that you should consider safe to follow. These include:
This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
Annie Grace went through drinking challenges at the age of 26. She overcame the temptation and successfully rose to lead a multinational company, serving as its vice-chairperson. She successfully overcame her habit of drinking two bottles of wine every night.
She has even written books about alcoholism and keeping things under control with the habit. She uses her social media presence to educate people on the same challenges and how to overcome them.
Loversober.cic by Kate and Mandy
They use their podcast and social media presence to help others manage their addiction recovery. They give sober tips on achieving this goal and often have guests on their shows to discuss different perspectives on sobriety. Besides that, they share loads of advice online to help others cope.
Rusellbrand of Rusell Brand
You probably remember him from Get Him to the Geek show and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. He was able to transform his life in 2002. It was from this period that he moved on to become a major sober influencer. He is currently known for his work and his advocacy for sober living.
Despite being in Hollywood, he currently uses his YouTube channel and books to preach about sobriety. He has managed to successfully handle both worlds without falling back to alcoholism.
Holly Whitaker
Holly’s struggle with alcoholism began in 2012, at the peak of her career. This was when everything seemed to work out exactly as she had envisioned. Unfortunately, she led a miserable life as she struggled with anxiety and depression, two co-occurring conditions.
She hit rock bottom and moved from taking several bottles of wine a night t wasting several thousand on takeout food, drinks, and heavy consumption of marijuana. Despite these challenges, she overcame her addiction and has been able to rehabilitate her relationships.
She currently uses her social platforms to encourage others to seek help and strive for a life of sobriety at all times despite the challenges they are facing.
Carly Benson
Carly is a certified holistic recovery coach who has been sober for over 12 years. She has been able to overcome her addiction to cocaine and alcohol, something that has pushed her to become an international speaker, yoga coach and media superstar.
These top social media influencers can help you lead a sober life free from alcohol and hard drug influences. You can decide to get the help you need to recover just by listening to them. Talk to us today to help you get started even as you stay motivated.
