How to Tell Your Family About Your Sobriety

How to Tell Your Family About Your Sobriety

The most important step in recovery when you’re facing an addiction is realizing that you have a problem and need help. Once you’ve accomplished this, you may start looking for ways to find that help, and inevitably you may decide to tell your loved ones and those around you about your addiction and sobriety. This can be a daunting task, so consider a few tips to make these conversations go as smoothly as possible. Here’s how to tell your family about your sobriety.

Read More

How to Celebrate New Year’s Sober

How to Celebrate New Year’s Sober

For anyone struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drug use, New Year’s Eve celebrations can pose a major threat of indulging in those addictions. It’s an evening of celebration and partying for many, which may have you wondering how you can commemorate the day without turning to your addiction. However, it is totally possible to have a sober and enjoyable New Year’s without relapsing. Read on for some concrete ideas on exactly how to celebrate New Year’s sober.

Read More

How Can I Help an Alcoholic?

How Can I Help an Alcoholic?

If you’re a loved one, family member, or friend of someone who has let you know that they’re an alcoholic, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed—it’s natural to wonder how you can truly assist them during this time. If you’re asking yourself how you can help an alcoholic, read on to view a few helpful suggestions on how to encourage and support this person in your life.

Read More