Category: Sobriety

What is Dry January? Dry January began as a public health initiative in 2012, started by the British charity Alcohol Change UK, challenging people to avoid drinking any alcohol and remain sober throughout the entire month of January. Because so many people view January as the best month to start fresh, take on new challenges, …

Embrace your sobriety this holiday season by trying some of these festive and delicious mocktails! You’ve done the hard work of self-actualization in rehab, and have been keeping up the habits proven to help you stay in recovery. Now the holidays are approaching, which can be a real mixed bag of emotions for many people, …

What to Expect at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Alcoholism impacts the lives of millions of Americans each day. In fact, alcohol consumption has become highly normalized within modern day culture with alcohol being present at many social gatherings, in modern media, and in liquor stores in every neighborhood. With the high presence of alcohol. It …

Sober Activities for Halloween and How to Avoid Addiction Triggers Triggers that may result in addiction relapse can come in many forms. It may be certain smells, events, specific moods, physical environments, situations, songs, or the stress that comes with family obligations and holiday rituals. Even a “fun” holiday like Halloween can cause a person …

Bad Weather Can Make a Bad Mood Worse…  According to one study, if you’re in a good mood, the weather won’t have much effect on your mood, but if you’re in a bad mood, the weather can make it worse. People tend to respond to weather differently. Participants did tend to report that an increase in …

Having Fun Without Drugs or Alcohol in Anaheim American social culture has created an association between going out and alcohol consumption. For those with alcohol addiction, and working on their sobriety, it can be discouraging to return to their home and friends and face risking their sobriety in order to maintain a social life and …