New Beginnings: Revolutionizing Alcohol Recovery with Tech and Community Support
Authors:
Bojja Venkata Harsha Vardhan Reddy¹, Bhupani. Laxmi², charlapally Manasa
Corresponding Author:
Bojja Venkata Harsha Vardhan Reddy
Email: harshavardhanreddy8500@gmail.com
Abstract
Alcohol addiction continues to be one of the most pervasive social and health challenges worldwide, impacting individuals, families, and communities. Traditional recovery approaches, such as rehabilitation centers and counseling, while effective for some, often remain inaccessible, expensive, and stigmatized. This paper introduces New Beginnings, an innovative model that integrates technology and community-driven support to provide personalized, accessible, and sustainable recovery solutions. By leveraging wearable devices, mobile applications, and virtual counseling platforms, New Beginnings seeks to design tailored recovery plans that track real-time progress while fostering peer-based motivation. In parallel, partnerships with local businesses and community centers create incentives and reduce the stigma associated with seeking help. Preventive education campaigns further aim to reach at-risk groups before alcohol dependency develops. The research underscores the significance of combining technological innovation with social enterprise strategies to create scalable solutions. Using a lean canvas framework, customer persona analysis, and prototype development, the study highlights how digital health interventions can be adapted to local contexts. The proposed model not only addresses the gaps in accessibility and affordability but also emphasizes long- term behavioral change and societal well-being. This paper contributes to the literature on digital health, addiction recovery, and social entrepreneurship by proposing a holistic approach to alcohol rehabilitation.
Keywords
Alcohol addiction, wearable technology, mobile health applications, virtual counseling, community support, social enterprise, recovery models
