'If someone is afraid to attend a meeting due to the coronavirus, then they might be more apt to relapse, especially in early recovery.'
Congregating in church basements and other often-cramped quarters with people in recovery from addiction has long been key to staying sober for many. But the coronavirus means the meetings, hand-holding and close connection that come with the process present new risks.
"If someone is afraid to attend a meeting due to the coronavirus, then they might be more apt to relapse, especially in early recovery," said Pomerance, whose group was started for people unable to make face-to-face meetings."The added stress and potential financial uncertainty is also a concern."' General Service Office in New York City reported its members take precautions that include avoiding handshakes and hand-holding, along with stepping up cleanliness.
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