Substance Use and Suicide: Finding Help and Hope Substance Use and Suicide: Finding Help and Hope Drugs and alcohol play a major role in suicides. But there are many paths out of despair. A top psychologist shares some guidance Monday, September 25, 2023 0 67
'20 Million Stories of Courage': White House Summit on Recovery '20 Million Stories of Courage': White House Summit on Recovery Speakers laid out plans for supporting young people in recovery, implementing recovery-friendly workplaces and much more Thursday, September 21, 2023 0 751
Supporting Your Partner or Spouse in Recovery Supporting Your Partner or Spouse in Recovery Communication, honesty, encouragement — and maybe some therapy — will help both of you repair the damage of addiction Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 1626
How Can We Deal With Overdoses? How Can We Deal With Overdoses? Preparedness, education, compassion: One expert shares about saving lives and navigating trauma, on Overdose Awareness Day Wednesday, August 30, 2023 0 5268
The First Hurdle: Getting Through Drug or Alcohol Withdrawal The First Hurdle: Getting Through Drug or Alcohol Withdrawal Detox may seem daunting, but it's very doable in a safe setting. Here's what to expect Tuesday, August 15, 2023 0 3241
What It Means To Be LGBTQ+ in Recovery What It Means To Be LGBTQ+ in Recovery Dignity, safety, confidence: People in the LGBTQ+ community want what everyone needs for addiction recovery and mental health Sunday, June 11, 2023 0 8594
When and How To Hold an Intervention When and How To Hold an Intervention Understand the process, make your loved one feel cherished and supported, and you can all begin to heal Wednesday, May 10, 2023 0 6031
John Mulaney's New Stand-Up Special Puts the Spotlight on Addiction and Recovery John Mulaney's New Stand-Up Special Puts the Spotlight on Addiction and Recovery One of comedy's biggest stars entered treatment in 2020. He revisits his journey out of addiction in his new Netflix special Monday, May 1, 2023 0 8235
Addiction Impacts the Whole Family, But Recovery Heals. Here's How Addiction Impacts the Whole Family, But Recovery Heals. Here's How Your loved one needs your support in recovery, difficult as the dynamics may be. Our guide to getting better together Monday, April 10, 2023 0 5563
Is a Sober Living House Right for My Recovery? Is a Sober Living House Right for My Recovery? Going from addiction treatment to full-on "real life" in sobriety is daunting! Here's a resource that can smooth the transition Thursday, April 6, 2023 0 5640
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Narcan Sales in Major Move To Curb Overdoses FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Narcan Sales in Major Move To Curb Overdoses A critical medication for preventing opioid overdose deaths will now be available on store shelves, no prescription needed Tuesday, March 28, 2023 0 5499
Does a 'High-Functioning' Person Need Help? Does a 'High-Functioning' Person Need Help? Plenty of "successful" people struggle with addiction and mental health conditions, and they deserve care Thursday, March 23, 2023 0 46996
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Recovery Is Possible Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Recovery Is Possible Substance use disorders frequently co-occur with this mood disorder. But have hope: Today, both are more treatable than ever Tuesday, March 21, 2023 0 2468
A Child of Addiction Learns To Thrive A Child of Addiction Learns To Thrive All Sober EVP of Addiction and Recovery Maeve O'Neill reflects on the messages and mentors that inspired her life's work Tuesday, February 21, 2023 0 2377
Can I Afford Recovery? Can I Afford Recovery? Addiction can rob you of resources, but finances shouldn't be a barrier to recovery. Here's what to look for when tailoring a plan Friday, February 3, 2023 0 12596
Recovery Through F.E.A.R.: Sounds Scary, But Doesn't Have To Be Recovery Through F.E.A.R.: Sounds Scary, But Doesn't Have To Be If recovery seems daunting to you, you're in the good company of, well, everyone else. Keep this deceptively simple acronym in mind Thursday, January 26, 2023 0 1710
The 5 Stages of Change: A Handy Framework for Understanding Recovery The 5 Stages of Change: A Handy Framework for Understanding Recovery It's a tried and true model for what the transition from addiction to recovery looks like—and what you can achieve Monday, November 7, 2022 0 2587
Is It Normal To Be This Anxious in Recovery? Is It Normal To Be This Anxious in Recovery? Things will feel very raw at first, but you can learn some simple methods for coping with anxiety Wednesday, October 5, 2022 0 4591
'Substance Use' vs. 'Substance Abuse': What Do They Mean? 'Substance Use' vs. 'Substance Abuse': What Do They Mean? All Sober's Maeve O'Neill explains the distinctions, and how "use" turns into "substance use disorder" Wednesday, October 5, 2022 0 1740
Call 988 for Help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Gets New Dialing Code Call 988 for Help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Gets New Dialing Code The three-digit code makes it easier to connect with quick, compassionate care during a mental health crisis Saturday, September 10, 2022 0 2779
What Comes Next? Planning for Life After Treatment What Comes Next? Planning for Life After Treatment It's a new day. Here's what to think about as you prepare to leave treatment and ponder: Who will I be? Friday, September 9, 2022 0 2187