The answer to the question in the title of this article is: “Yes, but with the need to understand the limits of online help.”
Alcoholism and other drug addictions are devastating disorders which negatively impact affected individuals and all who care about them, physically, emotionally and mentally, and spiritually. Successful treatment of persons with full blown alcohol or other drug addiction may require a comprehensive treatment program, with services provided by professionals face-to-face. Online addiction treatment can be helpful for persons who are trying to figure out if they or persons close to them, may have a problem. Online counseling can be effective in itself and/or as part of a comprehensive treatment program that includes traditional face-to-face counseling and other treatment interventions.