Guide to Alcohol-Free Beverages

Recovery from alcohol addiction can seem like a constant uphill battle. When it comes to going out and having a good time, finding alcohol alternatives can seem tricky or…

Sobriety Vs. Moderation: Two Perspectives on Overcoming Alcoholism

One of the first questions some people have about all these terms is, “is sobriety the same as abstinence?” Usually, yes, the terms are interchangeable, and both mean a…

Dangers of a Big Ego

Addiction recovery is hard, and nobody understands that like those in the recovery community. I’ve served to provide hope to those in recovery for over 25 years, and I…

How TikTok Is Encouraging “Sober Curiosity”

With how popular drinking is nowadays, it can be hard to take a second to think about what life might be like without it. From going out to dinner…

Harm Reduction and MAT: Breaking Down the Myths for Better Healing

We are amidst an epidemic—but this one isn’t caused by a virus or bacterium. Instead, our country is facing a prescription medication and illicit drug overdose epidemic. For context, in 2017, over 47,000 Americans died from an overdose involving opioids. More generally speaking, from October 2020-2021, a record number of 105,000 Americans died from drug overdoses.

Is It Actually Boring to Be Sober?

In the earliest days of your recovery from drug or alcohol dependency, you might run into a roadblock you hadn’t anticipated. It’s boring. Or, at least, it can certainly…