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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If I asked you what motivates you to stay sober? What would you say?? Well, this morning I went to Facebook to ask just that. Here are some of the answers I got. As you can see, there are ma...
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When I first tell people that I teach college students how to throw sober house parties... I get many different reactions. Some laugh, some are struck with silence, and many don't even belie...
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A wise man and a friend of mine used to say "If you've got a problem with alcohol, I have a solution for you. Stop drinking. If your problem is with alcohol then when you stop, it will go aw...
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I was in my third year of sobriety when my husband and I decided to move to France. It was an easy choice, one we had always talked about since he is a French Citizen and we had hope that a...
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First and foremost: It is not your responsibility to censor yourself or change your behavior in order to be an ally to your sober friend. Our sobriety is our responsibility. However, if you...
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