How to Stay Sober on Vacation
The day has arrived. You’ve put in the work. You’ve stayed sober. Now it’s time for a little rest and relaxation. Maybe something on the
What Recovery Means to Me
How can I put into words something that can only be experienced? It takes my breath away to think of where I was two years
Addiction Researcher and Anti-12 Stepper Owned By Harvard
An article on Salon recently went viral. Thousands of social shares later, and I’m sure at least some people with substance abuse disorders have died because of
The Benefits of AA’s 5th Step (Part 3): Healing, Humility, and New Found Strength
Bill Wilson’s book of essays Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions seeks to broaden and deepen the understanding of the Twelve Steps as written in the earlier book
12 Step Recovery: Step 1, Part 1- Admission, Surrender & Acceptance
AA’s first step is neatly sliced in two distinct yet intrinsically related pieces. “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol” and “our lives had become
How Addictive Tendencies Fuel The Super Successful
A misguided conception of the true nature of alcoholics and drug addicts was one of the greatest hurdles in my own battle with substance abuse.
Benzo Withdrawal Guide: Navigating Symptoms and Finding Relief
Benzodiazepine dependence is an often-overlooked issue affecting millions. While the dangers of substances like heroin dominate headlines, benzos like Xanax, Ativan, and Valium silently contribute
Effects of Cocaine: From Addict to Graduate
Sunrise brings doom for every cocaine addict. My heart, still pulsing from lines of Columbia’s notorious export, sounded like a Scarface drum solo. I tore
9 Incredible Recovery Quotes
It’s so easy to get bogged down when life gets tough. When the world starts throwing me curveballs, my instincts scream, “Run!” This quote reminds
Sober Sagas | Low Stakes Living and High Stakes Poker
I started sneaking drinks at a very early age. My parents kept a bottle of white wine in the downstairs refrigerator. Livingston Cellars provided my
The First Year of Sobriety | 4 Tips for Success
It took two relapses after 6 months sober and a host of other negative consequences to finally get me serious about sobriety. And by negative
3 Serious Warning Signs of Relapse
Relapse in the sober world is a lot like a presidential election. Choose the wrong candidate and you’re in for years of crap. But many
