Family & Friends
Is My Friend or Loved One Going Through Addiction?
How can I tell, and what can I do to help? A supportive, compassionate presence is a difference-maker to those suffering addiction or starting recovery. Here's how you can be one.
A Child of Addiction Learns To Thrive
All Sober EVP of Addiction and Recovery Maeve O'Neill reflects on the messages and mentors that helped her understand her childhood and inspired her life's work.
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.
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.
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.
Supporting Sober Loved Ones During the Holidays: All Sober on NBC News Now
"Just make it normal, make it no big deal." Maeve O'Neill, our EVP of addiction and recovery, shared some advice with NBC News Now on how to brighten the holidays for your sober friends.
Be Merry and Bright: Celebrating the Holidays With Sober Family and Friends
Make your festivities inclusive and inviting for sober loved ones! All Sober's Maeve O'Neill shares some tips on being a supportive sober ally and welcoming host.
Recovery Roundtable: How Do I Handle the Holidays Sober?
We turned to eight diverse voices in the recovery world — from treatment center coordinators to a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer — for tips on how to make the most of the most wonderful time of the year, sober.
Helping Teens Cope With Change — Without Drugs and Alcohol
From parental divorce to school closures, unwelcome life changes are distressing for adolescents; some turn to substances. Guide them toward healthy emotional responses instead.
Why Language Matters When Talking About Addiction
"My laundry is 'clean' and 'dirty' — not people." In this video, the Addiction Policy Forum lays out how to use language that doesn't stigmatize or discourage those with substance use disorders.
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.