Sober Living

New Year’s Resolutions: A Guide for Recovering Addicts

New Year’s Resolutions: A Guide for Recovering Addicts

New Year is one of the most common times for people to make promises to themselves about how they’ll improve their lives in the next year. The problem is New Year’s resolutions are harder to keep than they seem. This goes double for recovering addicts, who must manage...

The Rise of Sober Bars

The Rise of Sober Bars

Although a good chunk of the population enjoys hanging out surrounded by friends and alcohol, bars have never been for everyone. And when the COVID pandemic led millions of Americans to increase their alcohol consumption to cope with stress, many urgently needed...

How to Create a Sober Travel Plan

How to Create a Sober Travel Plan

Traveling while trying to stay sober can be a challenge. Parties and other social outings are frequent triggers for alcohol or drug use, whether with friends or family members. There's also the added stress of taking care of yourself. At the same time, being without...

What Does Sober Curious Mean?

What Does Sober Curious Mean?

Sober curious is a term used to describe someone who wants to try sobriety without committing to it. In short, it's an open-ended way of exploring sobriety without committing to it. Many people have tried not drinking and realized it wasn’t as straightforward as they...

How to Enjoy Being Sober In 2022

How to Enjoy Being Sober In 2022

In the early days of recovery, it’s common to find yourself saying things like “I don’t like being sober.” but being sober is amazing when you learn how to like sober life. Many rehab facilities will recommend an aftercare planning program to slowly introduce you to...

What Happens If You Leave A Halfway House?

What Happens If You Leave A Halfway House?

Halfway houses are a type of transitional housing intended to put those who’ve been institutionalized on the straight and narrow. Some tenants reside at these homes voluntarily (usually alumni from an addiction recovery program), but most are court-mandated to be...

How to Have Fun in Recovery: 6 Sober Activities

How to Have Fun in Recovery: 6 Sober Activities

When people begin a program of recovery, one of the first questions we often ask ourselves is Now what? How does anyone have fun in recovery? What do you do with all those hours of the day you once dedicated to your addiction? Why am I so bored? What do I do...

How To Have A Sober First Date

How To Have A Sober First Date

First dates can conjure up all kinds of feelings. From being unbelievably excited to feeling nervous and uncertain, these dating anxieties can feel even worse if you're doing this while trying to stay sober. Here are some tips to help a recovering alcoholic get back...

How Do You Celebrate New Years Eve Without Alcohol?

How Do You Celebrate New Years Eve Without Alcohol?

New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate the past and welcome the future. While you may be gearing up to have a good time with your loved ones, this time of year can be challenging if you're committed to not drinking. As this holiday is synonymous with popping champagne...

First Sober Thanksgiving

First Sober Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for great joy. We get together with loved ones and celebrate the holiday and everything it represents. Families gather to cook, watch football, and share traditions that have been passed down for generations. We catch up with friends we haven’t...

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