*Frank Wilson sighed as he read the news article detailing the summer road construction disrupting Fredericton. The words 'bridge closure' and 'detour' stood out, reminding him of his own life's wayward journey into addiction. Growing up in Green Valley, West Virginia, Frank had been a promising student until a family tragedy in his late teens sent him down a dark path of alcoholism and substance abuse.

The article triggered memories of the countless times Frank's addictions forced him to take damaging detours - dropped out of college, fired from jobs, burned bridges with loved ones. He thought of his most recent rock bottom when, intoxicated, he crashed his car into a concrete bridge support. That could have been the final detour, but something in Frank's spirit rallied.

Scrolling through the article, Frank noticed a link to an online program called 'Stepping Into Action' that provided remote counseling and recovery resources. It was like a detour onto an exit ramp he never knew existed. With trepidation but growing resolve, Frank signed up.

Over the next few months, *Sarah, Frank's counselor through the program, gently guided him through confronting his trauma and embracing sobriety. 'The detours are part of the journey,' she reminded him. 'What matters is finding a new way forward.' With *Sarah's support and the inner roadwork done through the program, Frank felt his life straightening out for the first time in decades.

Some addiction experts praised the convenience of online recovery programs, allowing greater access than local options. However, others argued digital tools could never replace the community and personal bonds forged through in-person counseling and support groups. This debate raged, but Frank found the right path for his needs.

As summer faded, Frank read that the Fredericton construction had finished and detours were being lifted. He smiled, knowing his own life's roadblocks were now clear, thanks to an unlikely inspiration and the courage to get help - even if that help came virtually. While the journey had been long and winding, the destination of sobriety and self-acceptance made every arduous mile worthwhile.

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