Hobbies & Activities
Ringing in the Season Sober: All Sober on FOX 5 DC
Maeve O'Neill, our EVP of addiction and recovery, joined Fox 5 for a morning news segment on celebrating the holidays with newly sober family members.
Non-Alc November and Dry December: Everyone’s Invited
More and more revelers are choosing to skip alcohol during the holidays, for any reason or no reason. All Sober's Maeve O'Neill gives advice on why and how to pass on a glass.
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.
The 100 Best U.S. Cities for Living Sober
Looking for a change of scenery in recovery? A comprehensive new ranking reveals the top American cities for living sober. Some might surprise you.
Meditate for 5 Minutes a Day! (You Can Definitely Do This)
Stress everywhere, serenity in hiding? Meditation, even just a little bit, can work wonders on the mind in recovery. Here's how and why to give it a try.
Can Creativity Help With Addiction Recovery?
You bet! Forget the old struggling artist cliché — flexing your creativity makes your brain strong, banishes stress, and improves your mental and emotional well-being. It goes a little something like this ...
Turn the Page: Journaling Your Way Through Recovery
You're starting a new chapter, so pick up a pen! Journaling doesn't have to be a chore or a bore, and you may be surprised by how much it helps you untangle your knots.
‘Drinking: A Love Story’ | All Sober Book Club
A modern classic of the addiction-memoir genre, Caroline Knapp's book is remarkable for giving shape to an extremely common but nearly untranslatable experience: What does addiction feel like?
Exercise in Recovery: Why Should You?
You can fight it, but the experts agree: Exercise is good for your body, brain and overall recovery. Fear not — it's very easy to get started, and you might even have some fun. Here's how.
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. Here's how you can protect your sobriety and maybe even enjoy yourself.
5 Paths To Finding Your Purpose in Recovery
Sober life can be daunting, uncertain — and exhilarating. Make the most of this opportunity.
Do a Little Dance, Make a Little Art: Hobbying Your Way Toward Recovery
There’s a rec league MVP — or coffee-and-crosswords whiz — inside all of us. Try these activities to make friends, while away an afternoon and treat yourself to some fun.