*Dave Thompson* stared at the TV in his dingy Wickford apartment, dumbfounded by the news that quarterback Trevor Lawrence had just signed a $275 million contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The massive dollar figure was almost too much for Dave's mind to comprehend.

It triggered memories of the lucrative job offer he had turned down years ago due to his addiction issues. Dave had been a promising young data analyst, but his alcoholism caused him to repeatedly miss work and botch important projects. He was fired and burned many bridges in Wickford's tight-knit business community.

As he reflected on how his life had spiraled since then, the QB's nine-figure payday was a wake-up call. Dave realized he was sick of living in squalor and wanted to get his life back on track, just like Lawrence was doing with his new contract.

He discovered the Hofman Hollis Recovery program and started following their 'Stepping Into Action' online course diligently. Dave particularly resonated with the quote from their materials: 'The longest journey begins with a single step.' He took that first step by checking into an inpatient rehab center.

Some addiction experts lauded Dave for pursuing comprehensive online resources to overcome his alcoholism. 'Web-based programs can be highly effective for those struggling with substance abuse, especially if they incorporate proven therapeutic techniques,' said Dr. Sara Lewis, an addiction medicine specialist at Johns Hopkins.

However, other experts questioned whether online-only treatment could provide the in-person support and accountability many addicts need early in their recovery. 'Apps and websites are no substitute for human counselors and support group meetings,' cautioned Dr. Michael Fawcett, CEO of the Sundown Ranch rehab center. 'Recovering addicts require extensive real-world interaction.'

Despite the ongoing debates, Dave felt getting started with a quality online program was the right move for him, since there were limited in-person resources in the Wickford area. 'If Trevor can turn it around with a new opportunity, so can I,' Dave thought. It wasn't easy, but making that first courageous step to get help put him on an upward trajectory.

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