No longer do non-drinkers find themselves limited to boring bar options such as water or juice. Mocktails are having a serious moment, and not just amongst those who are sober or trying to stop drinking. Ushered by a renewed societal interest in health and wellness,...
Who doesn’t love some good, clean fun? The term takes on a hilarious new meaning thanks to the rising popularity of sobriety-related memes. There are a small but growing number of social media accounts dedicated to finding humor in hardship. No, there’s nothing funny...
Whether you realized it or not, drugs and drinking take a major toll on the body. In extreme cases of long-term abuse or severe addiction, the damage can be irreversible or even fatal. Fortunately, in many cases the body is able to bounce back. Here’s a timeline of...
For many of us, the evening hours can be a time when we're tempted to reach for a drink. But just because you don't have one doesn't have to mean that you waste a valuable evening doing nothing. Here are 10 fun and productive activities you can do instead of drinking...
Facing the holidays newly sober can make it difficult to focus on all that’s merry and bright. End-of-year revelry finds people cutting loose which means lots of rich foods, sweet pastries— and lots and lots of booze. There’s the raising of glasses for toasts at...
Getting help for a drug or alcohol problem—such as counseling, medication-assisted treatment, or an inpatient rehab program—can be life-saving. Navigating what comes next, however, isn’t always easy. One challenge that can come up in life after treatment is how to...
Stress is something everyone struggles with, but people in recovery need to be particularly aware of how stress impacts them. For instance, it can be a major trigger for a drug or alcohol relapse. Having ways of dealing with stress in sobriety before it gets out of...
Many drug and alcohol treatment centers include faith-based recovery programming, but they are not necessarily faith-led facilities such as churches, temples, or other types of ministries. However, some ministries do offer addiction treatment through their...
Admitting you have a problem and getting sober are the first steps to recovery, but staying sober is just as important. Whether you are thinking about yourself or a loved one, it is never too early to think about life after detox and rehab. Some may argue that staying...
One of the reasons why people use drugs or drink alcohol is to cope with feelings of sadness, anxiety, and depression. Without the safety blanket of substance abuse, a new focus becomes how to be happy again. Actually, withdrawal can cause lingering feelings of...
We want to know if you love a brand, company, or organization that you feel has helped you in your sobriety! Provide the name and URL for the brand, as well as why you love this brand. Brands can include anything from non-alcoholic beverages and sober merchandise companies to recovery bloggers and influencers.