We are sure that within each group, sponsorship is taking place, even though it may be being done in an informal way. Whenever we are carrying the message of dual recovery to another person who experiences a dual disorder, or when we are helping a newcomer, we are offering sponsorship.
Different people approach the role of sponsorship in different ways.
In that way, sponsorship is open to flexibility and is developed in a personal way. There are more opportunities for people to find a sponsor who is someone they can relate to and feel comfortable with that person s approach to dual recovery. A general expectation for length of sobriety or clean time is approximately a year. However, the quality of the recovery should also he an important consideration. Some people may experience episodes of psychiatric illness and need to adjust or change their medications.