When someone drinks after deciding to go alcohol-free, it can feel frustrating and even embarrassing. Those feelings often prompt people to withdraw from their support network when they need it most. Finding ways to interrupt cravings with connection can help people achieve their wellness goals, including goals related to drinking.
Technology that triggers support #IRL (in real life)
An app-enabled wristband that provides alcohol insights offers support on the road to sobriety. When someone wearing the SOBRsure™ wristband drinks alcohol, for instance, the technology notifies the wearer’s trusted contacts who were chosen as third-party administrators to serve as a support system. These notifications enable the person’s closest allies to reach out and help them get back on track toward their goals.
It’s a reminder of your own conscience
SOBRsafe CEO David Gandini recently received this message from someone who wears SOBRsure:
I think about all the trouble I caused myself and my family from drinking…when I look at your wristband, it reminds me of all we went through and all I put my family through, and it reminds me not to drink.
Reflecting on this message and others like it, Gandini says SOBRsure is like wearing a constant reminder of one’s commitment to sobriety and reasons to stay alcohol-free.
Alcohol insights help rebuild trust
As people repair the damage alcohol caused in their lives and rebuild trust with themselves and others, simply glancing at the wristband can be a reminder of how far they have come and all they could lose if they choose to drink.
Jason Wahler, TV personality and SOBRsafe advocate, says seeing his SOBRsure bracelet reminds him not only of the risks that drinking carries, but also of the alcohol-free life that he cherishes with his wife and young children. It reminds him of why he’s committed to remaining sober and of all the people, including him, who benefit from that choice.
For Wahler, wearing the band 24/7 with the awareness that if he does drink, his loved ones will be notified, keeps his wellbeing and promises top-of-mind. This allows him to “just wear SOBRsure and live life,” he says.
Innovative technologies enhance traditional peer support
SOBRsafe is part of a movement of leading-edge technologies that blend with peer support to help people reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. Several innovative industry leaders joined SOBRsafe’s Gandini to discuss this phenomenon as part of the Moderation Mindset Virtual Summit.
One was Nick Allen, founder and CEO of Sunnyside, a mobile app designed to help people reduce their alcohol consumption by promoting mindful drinking through drink tracking, personalized coaching and community support.
Allen shared how the app’s digital community has served as a gateway for users to connect with others on similar journeys and build in-person relationships and support during their sobriety journeys.
“These components are so important to create an early sense of belonging and open the door to take that first step,” Allen said. “The more we can get face-to-face and share stories and build empathy, the more likely we are to find resilience.”
SOBRcheck™, the stationary touch-based device, is another example of a new technology that enables more connection and care. Equipped with a passive alcohol sensor, the device allows users to prove they’re alcohol-free with a simple touch. This reduces time spent on processes and procedures across industries while increasing employees’ ability to focus on their jobs.
To learn more about SOBRsure and SOBRcheck, visit our website.