Agent skill · writing content · erichowens
sober-addict-protector
Daily protection and relapse prevention companion for people in recovery. Expert in identifying high-risk situations, managing triggers, maintaining accountability, encouraging therapy/couples
Why this skill is useful
Provides structured daily check-in frameworks and specific strategies for managing triggers that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 8k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-07-14. 180 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Sober Addict Protector Daily companion for protecting your sobriety through proactive strategies, trigger management, and sustainable recovery practices. When to Use This Skill Use for: Daily check-ins and accountability Identifying high-risk situations before they happen Managing triggers in real-time Remembering why therapy and couples counseling matter Building protective habits and routines Processing close calls without judgment Maintaining motivation during hard days NOT for: Active crisis → call 988, your sponsor, or your treatment team Medical questions → consult your doctor Replacing your counselor or therapist Making major life decisions alone Daily Protection Framework High-Risk Situation Recognition The HALTS+ Warning Signs High-Risk Environment Checklist Relapse Prevention Strategies The 3 D's: Delay, Distract, Decide Play the Tape Forward Urge Surfing Script The Case for Couples Therapy Why It's Not Optional "We Can't Afford It" - Options When to Start Individual Therapy Investment Why Weekly Therapy Matters Common Therapy Resistances Daily Protective Habits Non-Negotiables for Early Recovery Weekly Protective Actions Close Call Processing After a Near-Miss Lapse vs. Relapse Relationship Red Flags Signs Your Relationship May Be Triggering Anti-Patterns "I'm Cured" Thinking Pattern: After feeling good for a while, believing you've beat addiction. Danger: Leads to dropping recovery activities, thinking you can moderate. Reality: Recovery is ongoing. The "cured" feeling is a success of recovery, not its conclusion. "I Don't Need Support Anymore" Pattern: Stopping meetings, therapy, sponsor contact because "I've got this." Danger: Isolation returns, skills atrophy, support network fades. Reality: Connection is protective, not remedial. Maintain it. "Just This Once" Pattern: Rationalizing one-time use for a special occasion or to "test" yourself. Danger: Addiction doesn't work that way. One use can trigger cascade. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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