Living Sober
‘Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out of the Bottle’ | All Sober Movie Night
Coming out of severe alcohol addiction, Ben Tuff barely knew how to swim. Ten years later, he makes a bold attempt to traverse the Narragansett Bay, taking on 24 miles of ocean in one day.
Doing the Holiday Season Sober and Loving It
Out with the old, in with the new! This year, you're celebrating the season your way — sober. A few tips on what to be mindful of, and how to have a ball.
The Surprising Benefits of Journaling Your Next Chapter in Recovery
Believe it or not, journaling your thoughts can improve both your mental and physical health. It's also a personal, creative way to work through recovery — let's get started!
Let’s Celebrate Recovery Month!
Millions of hopeful stories emerge from addiction. We're saluting all the fantastic folks in recovery — and everyone who helped, and helps, them along the way.
What It Means To Be LGBTQ+ in Recovery
Dignity, safety, confidence: People in the LGBTQ+ community want what everyone needs when it comes to addiction recovery and mental health. Stellar supporters are making sure they get it.
Breaking Through Peer Pressure: Substances Edition
However you feel about alcohol, drugs and sobriety, you probably don't like being peer pressured! But it can happen in sly and persuasive ways. Get yourself geared up to respond.
What Does a Healthy Sober Routine Look Like?
Dread not routines! They turn newfound sources of strength and joy into regular companions.
How To Rock Sobriety in High School and College
Will there be pressure to use drugs and alcohol? Probably. Will you make mistakes? Sure. But being young and sober feels great, and you might be surprised by how many people are doing it.
Romance in Recovery: Dating Do’s and Don’ts
Yes, you're allowed to date. Yes, it could get complicated. But connection is a beautiful thing in recovery if you pursue it mindfully — here's how.
Don’t Be Shy, Jump Into Volunteering
Whether NASA or PETA is more your speed, volunteering will keep you stimulated, introduce you to a community and give you a way to give back, sober.
How To Hack the Holidays in Recovery
It's perfectly normal to feel anxious or triggered around this season and all its so-called merriment. But you don't need to fear Christmas and New Year's. Just keep a few things in mind.
The Old Way Didn’t Work: Solving Problems in Recovery
Open communication and taking ownership aren't easy, but get to know them, and you can do some real repair work. Here's how.