WHEN RECOVERY DOESN’T FEEL LIKE A CHOICE
29.5 million Americans struggle with alcohol—yet 90% never seek support, and those who do often wait an average of 10 years before getting help.
Something isn’t working.
From my lived experience, my work as a researcher, and my professional experience walking alongside others in recovery, I’ve seen one core issue rise above the rest: lack of choice.
Too often, people are told that recovery means one of two extremes:
-Quit forever.
-Or keep trying to control it through willpower.
This false choice keeps millions of people stuck—trapped in shame, fear, and isolation.
But the truth is: That old story is no longer true. Today, evidence-based tools make it possible to find lasting recovery through choice, not force — and to build a life that truly feels like your own.
29.5M
Americans Struggle with Alcohol
90%
Never Seek Support
10%
Seek Support
10Y
Average Wait Before Seeking Help
THE CHOICE RECOVERY METHOD
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Understand your brain, your triggers, and the root causes of alcohol use. Learn evidence-based tools that actually work — not just theories or willpower. Knowledge reduces shame, builds confidence, and gives you the foundation to create real change.
CHOOSING YOUR PATH
Choose the tools and strategies that fit your life — whether that’s abstinence, moderation, or a combination. Access resources and professional guidance to implement these tools safely and effectively. Begin reshaping patterns, rewiring habits, and taking control of your recovery journey
CHANGE YOUR BRAIN,
CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Walk your chosen path with ongoing support. Build a reliable support system, refine your tools as you go, and rebuild your life across every area — career, relationships, mental health, and overall quality of life. Recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution; it’s a journey that works for you.
HOW WE PARTNER
At Choice Recovery, we collaborate with organizations, treatment centers, government agencies, community programs, and individuals to bring evidence-based, trauma-informed, and choice-centered recovery support to those who need it most.
We offer customized partnerships designed to meet your community’s needs, including:
-Workshops and speaking engagements on neuroscience-backed recovery tools
-Support for implementing flexible recovery pathways (abstinence, moderation, or hybrid)
-Guidance on building sustainable support systems for lasting recovery
-Strategies for creating inclusive, shame-free environments for individuals navigating alcohol use
Together, we can empower people to reclaim choice in recovery and build communities that support long-term health, well-being, and quality of life.
Crystal is warm, passionate and knows how to hold a lot of space that makes you feel supported and seen. She's not a one-solution coach - she's dynamic and has a profound understanding of how to meet people exactly where they're at. Among the very few out there who know that changing your patterns isn't a matter of willpower, she has an un-shaming approach to helping people that feels like a breath of fresh air. Her high energy inspired me, and I'm so grateful to know her. I highly recommend working with Crystal!
Michelle L.
Entrepreneur
