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Recovery 101 Living Sober

A Sober New Year’s Resolution: Keeping or Breaking it Can Be Beneficial

December 28, 2023

You don’t have to be an alcoholic to make a sober New Year’s resolution, but if you’re struggling to get a handle on your drinking, it’s a good one to aim for. Resolutions are noble endeavors indeed, and they’re often...

Why are the Holidays so Hard for Those in Recovery?

November 15, 2023

It’s supposed to be a time of peace, joy, and goodwill, but far too often, we find ourselves asking, “Why are the holidays so hard?” To be clear, a lot of people feel this way, and for good reason: “The...

RECOVERY 101: What are the Twelve Traditions?

October 14, 2021

The readings at various 12 Step recovery meetings are plentiful, regardless of the fellowship – but newcomers often listen to one of the longest and find themselves asking, “What are the Twelve Traditions?” Various Alcoholics Anonymous groups read both the...

The Aviation Family Fund lends a helping hand to newly sober aviators

August 25, 2021

When Dana Archibald left a drug and alcohol treatment center in the spring of 1998, he had his wife, Marcia, and his job as an American Airlines pilot to go back to, but not much else. He was grateful for...

Refreshment or relapse: Can alcoholics drink nonalcoholic beer?

June 29, 2021

Can alcoholics drink nonalcoholic beer? It’s a fair question, especially in the heat of summer, when a sweaty job of mowing the grass is often followed by the thought, “a cold beer would be nice right now.” And despite the...

Is being sober boring? A look at life after addiction and alcoholism

June 2, 2021

No matter how much pain addiction and alcoholism bring to those who suffer, one of the biggest impediments to going to treatment comes down to a single question: “Is being sober boring?” It’s understandable, because even after a drinking problem...

Five reasons why a sober Memorial Day is more fun

May 27, 2021

One of the biggest reasons those new to recovery dread observing a sober Memorial Day — or any big holiday, actually — is the misconception that sobriety is boring. It’s not true, but it sure seems that way sometimes. For...

What happens after alcohol rehab? Setting you up for sober success

May 18, 2021

You’ve made the decision to get help for a drinking problem, you’ve scheduled your admission appointment to a treatment facility and you’re already beginning to wonder: What happens after alcohol rehab? Ideally, of course, the goal is to stay sober...