Rangers’ Josh Hamilton to Have Addiction Accountability Partner

Josh Hamilton has come a long way in his struggle against drug and alcohol addiction, and while the Rangers are welcoming him back with open arms, they expect him to stay on track, too. To that end, he intends to have an “addiction accountability” partner with him to help him make good choices no matter how tempted he becomes. It’s not an uncommon choice for those who return home after treatment. An addiction accountability partner can be with you all the time to help you determine which situations are “safe” for your sobriety and which aren’t. The uncommon part of this story is who Hamilton’s addiction accountability partner would be – his own father-in-law.

Close Ties, Positive Accountability in Sobriety

Hamilton is close with his father-in-law. He reportedly talks to him often when stressed or in need of guidance. He was a good choice to be Hamilton’s accountability partner and will likely help him to stay on track as he returns to work. Officially hired by the Texas Rangers, he’ll be able to do the job fulltime, which will help to ensure that Hamilton does well in his recovery. It’s a situation that promises to be a positive experience for everyone.

The Role of an Addiction Accountability Partner

Also known as a “sober companion,” an accountability partner is exactly what it sounds like – someone who lives with you day and night and helps you to stay sober. This person becomes a part of your “entourage,” an honorary member of the family. They are trusted with your strengths, weaknesses, worries, and the details of your personal relationships so they can identify potential triggers and aid you in staying strong when you are in dangerous situations.

A sober companion is not something that everyone needs. But for patients who cannot avoid situations in which drugs and alcohol abound, it can be helpful to have someone there reminding them of their goals and priorities. Executives who must entertain clients, musicians who go on tour, actors who must travel to sets – anyone with a high-stress job that often involves drugs and alcohol will benefit from a sober companion.

For others, aftercare services like sober living may be more appropriate. At a sober living home, patients can have the support and structure they enjoyed in a residential rehab setting but with the freedom to begin to set down roots in the community by attending 12-step meetings, finding a job, looking for an apartment, and building a support system.

If you would like to learn more about your aftercare options or if you need a rehab that can help you through the initial stages of detox and treatment, contact us today.