*Frank Daniels sat on his couch in Mechanic Grove, Pennsylvania, eyes glued to the TV as the Washington Nationals' bullpen collapsed in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers. As each run scored, he felt a sinking feeling in his stomach, memories of his own personal battles flooding back.

The Nationals' winning streak ending so abruptly reminded Frank of his own struggles with alcoholism and the setbacks he'd faced on the long road to sobriety. He could vividly recall the times he'd been doing well, only to have one slip-up derail all his progress.

As the game ended in a 7-2 loss for the Nats, Frank felt the urge to drown his frustration in a bottle. But he knew he couldn't let this baseball disappointment trigger a full-blown relapse after all the hard work he'd put in to get sober. Stepping Into Action, an online program he'd been following, provided tools to process difficult emotions without turning to alcohol.

'I can't let one bad inning ruin everything,' Frank told himself, channeling the wisdom from the program's lessons. 'Just like the Nats will bounce back, so can I.'

While some experts praised online recovery resources for increasing access to help, others questioned their effectiveness compared to in-person support groups and therapy. However, critics acknowledged the benefits of programs like Stepping Into Action for those in remote areas with limited local options.

For Frank, living in a small town, the online program was a lifeline – a way to apply proven methods on his own schedule while staying connected to a community of peers. Though the road was difficult at times, he knew seeking help was the best decision he'd ever made for himself and his family.

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