Spoiler alert: You’re about to read about some of the ways alcohol affects your body and why it’s probably best for you to quit drinking. There are so many studies showing how bad it is for you that it’s hard to ignore once you see the light. There’s a good…

If you’ve been sober for a while, you might be ready to take some time off to celebrate. You’ve accomplished a lot, so why not recognize the important moments in your sobriety journey? The truth is that if you start celebrating your achievements too early or too often, it can…

Addiction treatment is meant to help you kick substance abuse and stay sober. However, many people find that after addiction treatment, they’re more likely to relapse than before they entered rehab. …

You’ve heard it before: Drinking too much alcohol can lead to serious health problems. But what if you’re not ready to quit drinking just yet? Enter the “sober curious” movement, a community of people who are trying to cut back on their alcohol consumption. If you’re thinking about joining this…

Once we accept the link between mental health and alcohol use, we can all do something about it. — Friends, family, commercials, TV, and movies all tell us that drinking alcohol is a great way to unwind and relax. Alcohol companies spend billions of dollars each year on advertising to create a culture that encourages drinking and makes people feel bad about themselves if they don’t drink. …

What is Dry January? And why should I do it? — Dry January is a month-long sober challenge, where participants refrain from drinking alcohol for the entire month of January. It’s a great way to recover from your New Year’s Eve hangover and get back on track with healthier habits. But for some people who are curious about sobriety but are…

A month-by-month breakdown of what to expect in your first year of sobriety. — Most people who have been through years of alcohol or drug addiction are nervous about their first year of sobriety. But it can be a great time to work on yourself and your health. Here are some positive physical and mental health changes you may go through in your first…

You’re at a party and someone asks why you aren’t drinking. Your heart is beating fast, but it’s not because of the alcohol… It’s because this is a question that tends to come up more often than we’d like, especially during the holidays. Here are some tips for answering this…