About Determined
Stay strong. Stay sober. Will you?
Determined is an interactive digital experience that puts you in the shoes of someone recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). The goal is to keep your "resist" points higher than your "use" points as you navigate everyday challenges, tough decisions, and unexpected events over the course of a year.
You'll face real-world scenarios—both good and bad—and make choices that shape your recovery journey. Each choice impacts your chances of relapse, which occurs if your "use" points get too high compared to your "resist" points.
The Recovery Journey
Recovery is not a straight line—it's a journey with ups and downs, victories and setbacks. Determined reflects the reality that each day brings new challenges and opportunities. Your choices today affect your path tomorrow, and small decisions can make significant impacts on your recovery over time.
Recovery Tools
When times get tough, you can use various tools to boost your resistance. These include:
- Breathing exercises to stay calm in stressful situations
- Attending support group meetings for encouragement
- Calling a sponsor when you need immediate support
- Physical exercise to improve mental health
- Mindfulness practices to stay present and aware
Determined is about building empathy and understanding how difficult, complex, and courageous the recovery journey really is.