The Top 6 Myths About Sobriety.
Stigma exists everywhere. Myths and misconceptions can keep us stuck from experiencing a life of possibility. Oftentimes, our assumptions of what we think sobriety looks like can keep us pro...
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What is Sobriety? Understanding Your Path to True Freedom
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.
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Getting Sober: How to Start Safely and What to Do Today
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.
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Staying Sober: A Practical Guide to Protecting 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.
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Signs of Addiction by Substance: When to Ask for Help
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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11 Reasons to Play Sports as a Recovering Adult
We all know that physical activity is healthy. It’s healthy for your body. It’s healthy for your brain. All around, it’s just a good idea and most of us know that. Something we don’t think a...
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Sober Nation Relaunches Sobriety Engine.
At Sober Nation, we're always asking ourselves what we can do to bring together community with more ease. As many of you know, Sobriety Engine has been our online platform in conjunction to...
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5 Ways to Have The Best Sober Halloween
As one of the top drinking holidays of the year, navigating Halloween sober can be frightening in itself and leave a haze of trepidation into the Fall air. While active addiction didn't just...
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My Family Shunned Me. But It's What Saved Me.
In 2013, my family finally had enough. They sold my silver 2008 Ford Ranger worn from miles of drug runs. The small room I slept in, nursed hangovers in, and kept hundreds of secrets in, the...
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