by bradford | Feb 26, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Recovery 101 Living Sober, Addiction, Recovery
Addiction and Black History Month aren’t exactly synonymous, but in a month set aside to “recognize the importance of Black history in the drama of the American story,” [1] it’s a worthy endeavor to examine the ways in which African-Americans...
by bradford | Mar 12, 2021 | Recovery 101 Living Sober, Recovery
If you’re looking for a foolproof way to spend a sober St. Patrick’s Day, there’s a simple solution: Just don’t drink. It’s understandable however that when you’re newly sober that’s easier said than done, especially when days...
by bradford | May 4, 2021 | Recovery 101 Living Sober, Recovery
Star Wars and addiction recovery may seem like random, completely unrelated topics, at least on the surface. After all, the former is a massively popular film franchise that’s become part of the pop culture zeitgeist over the last 50 years, spawning endless...
by bradford | May 18, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Recovery 101 Living Sober, Addiction, Recovery
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 — but just as...
by bradford | May 27, 2021 | Recovery 101 Living Sober, Recovery
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 many of us, however, the idea of a sober...
by bradford | Jun 2, 2021 | Recovery 101 Living Sober, Recovery
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 gets out of control …...
