Support

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Support has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Dr. John Delony Show (Jan 2026). Support is framed as essential to sustain sobriety, especially when alcohol is present at home and the spouse is not aligned. The host emphasizes community (AA/recovery groups)…

Social support is the perception and actuality that one is cared for, has assistance available from other people, and, most popularly, that one is part of a supportive social network. These supportive resources can be emotional, informational, or companionship ; tangible or intangible. Social support can be measured as the perception that one has assistance available, the actual received assistance, or the degree to which a person is integrated in a social network. Support can come from many sou