What that means
Sol is here to talk with you about your relationship with alcohol, whenever you need him and without judgement. He's built using approaches drawn from motivational interviewing and recovery support work, so the conversation should feel useful and grounded, not generic.
But Sol is not a therapist, doctor, or medical professional. He can't diagnose you with anything. He can't prescribe medication. He can't provide a treatment plan. What he offers is support, reflection, and a space to think things through. That's valuable, but it's a different thing to clinical care.
It's also worth being upfront about this: Sol is AI. He can be genuinely helpful and still get things wrong sometimes, misread what you've said, or respond in a way that misses the mark.
The tricky part is that he sounds the same either way. When Sol is right, he's warm and confident. When he's wrong, he's warm and confident. There's no tell, no wobble in his voice, nothing to tip you off. So if something he says doesn't feel right, or doesn't match what you know to be true about your own situation, trust yourself over him. Your instinct is better evidence than his tone.
Why this matters
Being honest about this isn't small print. If you're dealing with physical dependence, withdrawal risk, mental health crisis, or anything that needs medical attention, Sol isn't the right or safe place to get that help. He'll always try to point you toward proper support if a conversation moves in that direction, but the responsibility for making sure you get that help sits with you and the people around you, not with an AI companion.
A note on what Sol remembers
Sol remembers your conversations, and that's on purpose. It's what lets him pick up where you left off instead of making you start again every time.
But his memory works like a person's, not like a filing cabinet. He might hold onto something you said months ago as though it's still true. He might remember the shape of something and lose the detail. He might bring up a thing you'd rather he'd let go of.
If he gets it wrong, just tell him. He'll take your word for it, because you're the one who was there.
When to look beyond Sol
Please contact a GP, local alcohol and drug service, or emergency services if:
You're experiencing withdrawal symptoms (shaking, sweating, seizures, confusion)
You're having thoughts of harming yourself
You're in a medical emergency of any kind
You need a formal diagnosis, prescription, or treatment plan
In the UK, you can also contact:
Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
NHS 111 for urgent but non-emergency medical help
999 for emergencies
Why Sol exists alongside all of that
A lot of people aren't ready to walk into a service, or aren't sure yet whether they need to. Sol is for that space. He's not a replacement for treatment when treatment is what's needed. He's a companion for the thinking that often happens before, alongside, or after it.
If you're ever unsure whether what you need is a conversation or clinical help, that uncertainty is completely normal, and worth mentioning to Sol. He can help you work out what kind of support fits where you are right now.