The Distinction between Sober Coaches & Sponsors
When Hollywood star Ben Affleck attended the 2017 Oscars to see his production Manchester by the Sea win multiple awards, he had a sober lifestyle
Healthy Replacements for Alcohol
In the world of Alcoholics Anonymous and substance abuse recovery, a few colloquial expressions tell members to be careful when choosing replacements for their substance
Understanding & Treating Withdrawal Behavior in Addiction Recovery
The opioid epidemic in the United States has devolved into a pernicious public health emergency exacerbated by emerging challenges. According to the Centers for Disease
Is Alcohol Addiction a Curable Disease?
Ozempic and Wegovy are two medications that have been making news headlines since 2021 for various reasons. Both medications are normally prescribed to patients whose
The Relationship Between Alcohol & Narcissism
Substance abuse isn’t a monolithic condition. It’s often accompanied by mental health issues that guide risky or negative behaviors. In the field of addiction research,
The Genetics of Addiction & the Myth of Addictive Personalities
A recent study conducted among students attending Rutgers University shows members of Generation Z are particularly interested in genetic testing, especially the kind that may
Intervention: Helping a Loved One Overcome Addiction
Since 2005, the topic of interventions as they relate to substance use disorder has been documented on reality television series such as Intervention on A&E
The Complex Nature of Sobriety: Beyond Abstinence
CNN has been producing New Year’s Eve specials since the 1980s, but their most popular broadcasts have aired since Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen started
The Intersection of Sobriety & Happiness: A Sober Lifestyle Perspective
Since 2022, thousands of young adults in the United Kingdom have observed “Sober October,” a lifestyle trend that began as a social media hashtag that
Understanding Cravings in Addiction and Their Impact on Recovery
One of the most celebrated piano pieces left by Jelly Roll Morton, the Creole American composer who claimed to have invented jazz in 1917, is
