Life after the last drink or drug: relationships, routines, setbacks, and how people stay connected once the early stretch is over.
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Understand sobriety
Explore what sobriety truly means in this enlightening article, delving into its journey beyond physical abstinence to emotional and psychological freedom. Discover how therapies like CBT, DBT, and MAT, along with a holistic approach, are key to overcoming addiction. Learn about sobriety's positive impacts on relationships, mental health, and overall well-being, highlighting the profound sense of freedom and fulfillment it brings.
Take the first step
If you want to get sober but do not know where to begin, start with the immediate questions: how to stop safely, who to ask for help, and what support you will need in the first few days.
Support your recovery
Once you stop drinking or using, there is still work, family, stress, and free time to figure out. Staying sober involves building routines and knowing who to call when you want to use again.
Explore warning signs
You may have noticed changes in your own drinking or drug use, or be worried about someone close to you. Start with the substance involved to read about warning signs and where to get help.
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In a prior post aimed for the loved ones of people who abuse drugs and alcohol, Tim Stoddart powerfully writes, “Watching someone slowly destroy themselves is like some kind of Greek tragedy...
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The most difficult part of recovery is the life-changing event of asking for help. Some call it a miracle, some call it Divine Intervention, but whatever you call it, without it the author o...
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Whether or not we've been sober for 30 years or 30 days, some of us begin to come to the realization that we were using alcohol or other drugs to cover up emotional stressors, traumas, and n...
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New to Recovery? Looking for a 'meeting between meetings'? Tune in to Sober Speak. Sober Speak is a podcast about recovery. The aim is to help those seeking their own recovery. Hosted by Joh...
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Addiction is a worldwide problem, affecting all cultures. Many people have a genetic predisposition towards addiction, while others turn to harmful substances or behaviors in response to str...
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