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 58
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 1612
How To Be a Superstar Sober Ally How To Be a Superstar Sober Ally It is a very fine thing in life to never battle addiction. But it's even finer to stand beside those who have Friday, May 19, 2023 0 9610
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 6030
10 Top Colleges for Recovery—And Sober Adventure 10 Top Colleges for Recovery—And Sober Adventure It's Collegiate Recovery Week! Get schooled about recovery residences, specialized counselors ... and sober study abroad?! Tuesday, April 11, 2023 0 11400
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 5562
Is My Friend or Loved One Going Through Addiction? Is My Friend or Loved One Going Through Addiction? How can I tell, and what can I do to help? A supportive, compassionate presence can be a difference-maker Wednesday, March 22, 2023 0 3883
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
That's the Power of Love: Connections, Community and Recovery That's the Power of Love: Connections, Community and Recovery This time of year, we're thinking about how our deepest connections and strongest relationships help us through recovery Monday, February 13, 2023 0 12377
Romance in Recovery: Dating Do's and Don'ts 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 Friday, February 3, 2023 0 14531
How To Hack the Holidays in Recovery 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 Sunday, December 18, 2022 0 1569
The Old Way Didn't Work: Solving Problems in Recovery 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 Monday, December 12, 2022 0 3064
Supporting Sober Loved Ones During the Holidays: All Sober on NBC News Now Supporting Sober Loved Ones During the Holidays: All Sober on NBC News Now "Make it normal, make it no big deal." Some advice on how to brighten the holidays for your sober friends and family Sunday, December 4, 2022 0 8570
Be Merry and Bright: Celebrating the Holidays With Sober Family and Friends Be Merry and Bright: Celebrating the Holidays With Sober Family and Friends Make your festivities inclusive and inviting for sober loved ones! We shared some tips with Well+Good Sunday, December 4, 2022 0 9358
Helping Teens Cope With Change—Without Drugs and Alcohol Helping Teens Cope With Change—Without Drugs and Alcohol Unwelcome life changes are distressing for adolescents. Here's how to guide them toward healthy emotional responses Wednesday, November 16, 2022 0 2061
Recovery Roundtable: How Do I Handle the Holidays Sober? Recovery Roundtable: How Do I Handle the Holidays Sober? We turned to 8 diverse voices in the recovery world—from treatment center pros to a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer—for tips Tuesday, November 15, 2022 0 107695
Why Language Matters When Talking About Addiction Why Language Matters When Talking About Addiction "My laundry is 'clean' and 'dirty'—not people." Some tips on how to use language that doesn't perpetuate stigma Friday, October 28, 2022 0 2158
Communication and Setting Boundaries in Recovery: This Might Clear Things Up Communication and Setting Boundaries in Recovery: This Might Clear Things Up No need to yell—or roll over. Getting your point and your needs across is essential to getting meaningful support in recovery Wednesday, October 26, 2022 0 3364
What NOT To Say to Sober Friends What NOT To Say to Sober Friends You may be curious why someone has decided to go sober—and you probably mean well! Wednesday, September 21, 2022 0 3008
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
How Do I Keep My Sobriety at Non-Sober Events? How Do I Keep My Sobriety at Non-Sober Events? In early recovery, it can feel tough. But a party doesn't have to be a crisis for you. Follow these tips Friday, September 2, 2022 0 3277