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Turn – Addiction Recovery aims to help people struggling with substance abuse or addiction. The app includes psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and connections to providers. The app starts with questions to measure areas like sleep, exercise, nutrition, social support & accountability, and stress. A “Today” page provides an overview of goals for the day. The “Education” page provides information on addiction as well as relevant meditation exercises. There is also a tracking feature to journal thoughts, achievements, and overall progress. Turn also provides connections with others or therapists through the app. Full access to Turn’s Journeys, Meditations, Tracking, Analytics, and Allies requires a monthly payment of $9.99, an annual payment of $59.99, or one time payment of $199.
Available for: iPhone (Requires iOS 12.0 or later). Android 5.0 and up.
Developer: Impact Collective, LLC
Type of Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Connect to a Peer, Connect to a Provider, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation & Information, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring
Targeted Conditions: Mood Disorders, Stress and Anxiety, Substance Use or Addiction
Target Audience: Adults, Adolescents
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? No
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Get it on: Apple App Store, Google Play, Web
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of Turn – Addiction Recovery
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Symptom Trackers Work
How Mindfulness Works
How Psychoeducation Works
How Cognitive Behavioral Principles Work
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