The journey to sobriety is a not always an easy one. Within the first year of recovery, around 66% will relapse. But if you can make it to 5 years or more, that…
Why Does Rehab Keep Failing for Some People?
Why Does Rehab Keep Failing for Some People? In 2020, 3.4 million Americans received substance use treatment, which is colloquially known as “going to rehab”. For many people, that single stint in treatment…
The Challenges of Dating Non-Sober People
The Challenges of Dating Non-Sober People Today, an estimated 80% of the U.S. population drinks at least occasionally and a further 60% drink regularly. While there’s nothing wrong with casual and moderate use…
How to Replace Addiction with a New Passion
How to Replace Addiction with a New Passion Addiction can take up your life, taking over your hobbies, replacing your friends, and causing you to lose interest in things you enjoyed. That process…
The Best Addiction Recovery Podcasts
The Best Addiction Recovery Podcasts For over 40.3 million Americans, substance use disorder or “Addiction” is a daily fact of life. Recovering from that addiction is a process, where you first have to…
Suboxone Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings
Suboxone Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings Suboxone is an FDA-approved medical drug intended for the treatment of opioid use disorder. The drug combines buprenorphine and naloxone to prevent cravings, reduce the impact…
Do I Really need a Sponsor in Recovery?
Do I Really need a Sponsor in Recovery? If you’re moving into a 12-step program either in rehab or just out of it, getting your feet on the ground and eventually finding a…
How to Avoid Drinking at a Social Event
If you’re recently sober, starting to socialize can be intimidating.
After all, nearly every event, whether a party or a family meeting or even a work event, has alcohol.
Can I Still Have Fun if I Travel While Sober?
If you’re recently sober, you’re probably unsure of what to do when on vacation. After all, the image most of us conjure when thinking about travel is sandy beaches, booze in the sun, and likely hitting up the local nightlife for more drinking after. But, what if you’re sober? Can you still have fun?
Does Alcohol Used in Cooking Effect Sobriety?
If you’re in recovery, getting into cooking can be a great way to ensure that you eat and live well. But, cooking often means experimenting and doing things with food – and alcohol is an extremely common ingredient in food.