Does Having One Beer Mean Breaking Sobriety?
In the 2019 country music hit “One Beer” by Hardy, the protagonist’s life gets turned upside down, complete with an unwanted pregnancy and a shotgun
Effective Strategies for Avoiding Relapse Triggers
Sobriety is a multidimensional approach to life. There are self-help and spiritual dimensions, and then there’s the highly practical concept of avoiding falling into relapse.
Understanding the Toughest Month of Sobriety: Challenges & Milestones
Dry January is a social trend that started in the late 2000s with a small group of Long Island residents who upheld their New Year’s
Is There an “Addiction Gene”? Exploring the Genetic Links to Substance Abuse
According to global surveys tallied by the World Health Organization, 45 percent of adults don’t drink alcoholic beverages. This percentage includes people in recovery, people
Discovering the Hidden Joys of Sobriety
In recent years, the topic of sobriety has been explored by prominent news outlets known for their lifestyle reporting. The New York Times and Los
Why a Supportive Environment Is Key to Successful Addiction Recovery
Those pleasant moments you experience when seeing a loved one or coming home to an affectionate pet are pure neurochemistry at work. Dopamine levels surge
Sobriety Chips: How They Work & Why They’re Important in Recovery
For many mental health professionals who focus on addiction recovery, the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the late 1930s was one of the most
Navigating Grief during Recovery
The loss of a loved one is always difficult, but imagine having to deal with it at the same time you’re trying to recover from
What You Need to Know about the Sober Curious Movement
Thanks to the advent of the digital era, tracking the progress of behavioral concepts, societal trends, and cultural movements has become easier and more precise.
The 5 Stages of Change in Recovery from Addiction
Mike McDaniel, head coach of the Miami Dolphins, was recently voted by the National Football League Players Association as the most appreciated and relatable coach.
