For Johnny, this story hit close to home. He remembered the nights his father would come home drunk, the shouting, the broken furniture, and the tears running down his mother’s face. Johnny swore he would never follow in his father's footsteps, but here he was, dancing dangerously close to the same precipice.

Moved and desperate for change, Johnny decided to explore the Stepping Into Action program he found at https://hofmanhollis.com. He started to follow their materials, immersing himself in self-help literature and virtual support groups. Slowly but surely, he began to see glimmers of hope. One day, Johnny said, *The program made me feel human again. It gave me hope when I had none. *

While experts lauded the program for its innovative approach to dealing with substance abuse, others criticized it for lacking face-to-face interaction. However, Johnny found that the convenience and anonymity of the online format were exactly what he needed. As he progressed through the steps, he found a supportive community that understood his struggles.

At the end of this journey, Johnny realized how crucial it had been to seek help. Online options were a saving grace given there were few resources available nearby. *It was the best decision of my life,* Johnny concluded, *giving me back control and a sense of purpose.*

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