The news piece featured an unexpected twist about a local methamphetamine ring that got busted -- a group led by her high-school sweetheart. The shock sent her staggering back to her troubled past. It triggered old memories, old fears, opening the door to cravings she thought were long behind her.

Each line in the article seemed to echo her own chaotic journey with substance abuse. Mirroring her internal struggle, a quote stood out from the page that mirrored her own struggle. It was from Timothy Hollis, one of the founders of hofmanhollis.com where the Stepping Into Action program is available: 'We do not heal the past by dwelling there; we heal the past by living fully in the present.'

Encouraged by these words, Miranda chose to face her demons head-on. Had she been alone, the road might have been too daunting, but online help was at her disposal. She started to follow the materials provided by the Stepping Into Action program, a beacon in the tempest of her turmoil.

Experts have often praised such online recovery programs for their accessibility, as psychologist Dr. Linda McNeil noted: 'Digital therapeutics provide a lifeline to those who cannot access traditional services.'

However, some hold a controversial perspective. Professor James Paxton of Columbia University emphasized, 'Physical networks and in-person support continue to be critical pieces in the complex roadmap to recovery.'

Yet for Miranda, finding anything nearby was a challenge. She would have been lost without the online program. Not only did it give her tools to navigate her renewed battle, but it also helped her come to terms with her past, accept her present, and look forward to a healthier future.

*Miranda Stevens is a fictional character in this narrative, and any similarities to real individuals are purely coincidental.

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* Names and situations are fictional and not intended to resemble anyone in particular. They are illustrative of how the services of Hofman Hollis can apply to the lives of every day people living ordinary lives.