Why Do I Feel More Socially Awkward without Alcohol?
Sobriety brings clarity. It brings fresh starts. But it can also bring discomfort — especially in social situations. Many people describe feeling more self-conscious or
Do You Need Meetings Like AA to Stay Sober?
During the prestige era of American cable television, which spanned from the late 1990s to the late 2010s, a few crime dramas explored intriguing plotlines
Top Strategies for Preventing Relapse in Addiction Recovery
In July 2025, singer AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys gave a candid interview to Fox News about celebrating four years of living in “straight
Understanding the Rules around Coming & Going in a Sober Living Home
In the 2024 comedic film Sweet Dreams, misfits from a sober living home in Los Angeles come together as a softball team to win a
How to Maintain Sobriety without AA: Exploring Alternative Paths to Recovery
The process of recovering from alcohol use disorder (AUD) or other types of substance abuse isn’t monolithic. There are many approaches, strategies, and treatment plans.
The Most Effective Strategies for Staying Sober
In March 2020, a team of researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine conducted a longitudinal review of 35 studies on Alcoholics Anonymous. The review
How to Handle a Slip-Up in Sobriety: Recovery Steps & Prevention
In the 2024 Hollywood comedy Sweet Dreams, actor Johnny Knoxville stars as Morris, a video director whose addiction recovery plan includes staying in a sober
A Guide to Achieving Sobriety
In October 2024, pop music star Liam Payne fell to his death from the balcony of a hotel in Argentina. The former member of the
Understanding Nifaliophobia: The Fear of Sobriety & Its Role in Addiction Recovery
The word “phobia” denotes irrational fears. For instance, Arachnophobia, a Hollywood horror film from the early 1990s, is named after the fear of spiders, which
The Health Benefits of Sobriety: Are Sober People Truly Healthier?
There was a time in the life of Michael McDonald, one of the founding fathers of the 1970s California rock style that evolved into soft

