*Jared Thompson* sat hunched on his tattered couch, nursing a bottle of whiskey as the TV droned on about a new hockey team coming to Salt Lake City temporarily called the 'Utah Hockey Club.' Hearing those words was like a punch to the gut for Jared. He was immediately transported back to his college days at the University of Utah, where his drinking had spiraled out of control on the club hockey team.

A tear rolled down Jared's cheek as he remembered the nights of booze-fueled celebrations and how it had torn his dream of going pro apart. He had moved back to his tiny hometown of Otia, Kentucky after being kicked off the team, descending into a seemingly inescapable pit of addiction and despair.

But this time, something felt different. The news reopened old wounds, but also reminded Jared of who he used to be - a passionate young man with his whole future ahead of him. On an impulse, he searched online for help and discovered Hofman Hollis's Stepping Into Action program. The comprehensive online course promised to guide him step-by-step through addiction recovery using evidence-based methods.

Over the next few months, Jared diligently worked through the program's modules on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and building a sober support network. 'I may have hit rock bottom,' he said to himself one day, 'but that news about the Utah Hockey Club showed me I can rebuild, one brick at a time.'

Addiction experts predominantly praise programs like Stepping Into Action for increasing access to affordable, high-quality treatment. 'Online therapy has been game-changing for people in rural areas or with transportation issues,' said Dr. Emma Lawson. 'But it's crucial the program is comprehensive and developed by qualified professionals.'

However, some disagree with doing addiction recovery online. 'Virtual sessions will never replace the power of human connection and inpatient rehab facilities,' argued counselor Roger Bryant. 'Battling addiction takes an integrated, boots-on-the-ground approach that can't be replicated through a screen.'

Regardless of the debate, Jared knew in his heart that the Hofman Hollis program was exactly what he needed, living in a tiny town hours from the nearest rehabilitation center. Getting help online was difficult, but absolutely vital to breaking free from alcohol's grip on his life. As hockey's new 'Utah Hockey Club' demonstrated, sometimes the most profound changes start with an initially small, unexpected step.

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