There’s an app for almost anything, from hailing rides to checking our bank account balances. Thanks to the increased use of smartphones in our country, we now have convenience that can be accessed with a simple tap on our screens.
There are also apps that can help people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. From apps that help you count the days you’ve been sober to apps that can help you get fit and eat better, there’s probably one on our list that you’ll find helpful. Any tools you can find that help you stay on track now that you’ve given up drugs or alcohol are worth giving a shot. Here are a few of the most popular ones that our Charlotte team at Freedom Detox has found.
Most of the apps are free, but may have in-app purchases you can make to open up other features. Find them by searching the name in your phone’s app store. When you need a drug and alcohol treatment center you can trust in North Carolina, call Freedom Detox.
Apps to Get You Moving
Part of recovery can be getting healthy in all areas of your life. These apps can help you get moving and prioritize physical exercise. Exercise is a great way to blow off steam and release the chemicals in your brain that make you feel good.
Couch to 5K
This app will take you from unfit to ready to run a 5k in as little as eight weeks. You have three workouts per week that start with a warmup and walk and slowly guide you into running. At the end of the program, you’ll have built up to running 5k, or just over three miles.
Daily Yoga
If you aren’t a runner, Daily Yoga can give you a choice of over 50 classes with step-by-step instructions. Each one focuses on something different, from flexibility to strengthening. You can also create a scheduled plan to help you reach your goals and connect with a community of like-minded yogis.
Fitness
This app calls itself your own personal trainer. It offers 5-7 minute workouts targeted to certain areas for people who don’t want to spend a lot of time working out. It also has a feature that uses your phone’s camera to see how well you are performing the moves and gives feedback on how to improve.
Apps to Track Your Diet
Good nutrition is important for someone in recovery. Years of drug or alcohol abuse can wreak havoc on the body, so earning to take better care of yourself means feeding yourself healthy foods. These apps can help you learn more about the food you’re eating and track your daily intake.
MyFitnessPal
This popular app helps you track what you’re eating. It taps into a database of over 6 million foods that make it easy to see the caloric and nutritional content of the items you’re consuming. You can also add recipes you find online to see their nutritional values. Even if you’re not counting calories, it can be helpful to see what kind of nutrients you’re getting each day.
Fooducate
If you’ve never thought much about what you’re putting into your body, this food tracking and grocery shopping app can help educate you on food. It has a scanner that lets you scan a barcode to get a quick overview of how healthy the item is and analyzes the information so that it can give you feedback on your diet to see if you’re meeting your goals.
Lifesum
This app can make living healthy easy by allowing you to track exercise and food intake. You can choose a goal, such as lose weight or eat better, then answer some questions and see a plan created to help you reach your goal. It even has a water tracker so you can be sure you’re getting your 8-10 glasses a day.
Apps to Inspire You
Sometimes you may need to read an inspirational quote or learn some new ways to handle stress. These apps can help inspire you and motivate you to continue to strive to be healthier and stay sober through games, coaching, and simple quotations to start your day.
Happify
This app uses games and science to help you manage stress. Their techniques are based on psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. It can help you reduce stress and overcome negative thoughts. They claim that many users have said they felt better after two months.
Coach.me
You can track goals and build positive habits with this program. It extends beyond an app if you need help from a real-life “coach.” The free app has a tracker so that you can track goals based on weekly targets and has reminders to help you stay on track so you have the chance to celebrate milestones.
Quotes
If you want a daily quote to pop up on your home screen each day, this app can do just that. It has a database of over 5,000 of the most famous quotes from various people. You also have the option of sharing it with friends through email or on social media.
Call for Holistic Drug & Alcohol Treatment in Charlotte
Don’t let addiction take over your life. At Freedom Detox, our outpatient programs make it easy to get the help you need without having to miss out on the holidays, schoolwork, or your job. Call us today to find out how we’re different from other treatment centers. Our holistic approach means that we consider all aspects of your recovery, and our alternative therapies are different than the common ones you’ll find elsewhere. Call our Charlotte drug and alcohol treatment center to speak with a caring admissions counselor – we’re here to help you get on the road to recovery.
Contact Freedom Detox today online or by phone at (800) 475-2312 to learn more about our treatment programs and whether detoxing is right for you.
