Achieving sobriety is something to be celebrated, and a sober lifestyle can be fun and fulfilling.
Who says sobriety is boring? Achieving sobriety after struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction is something to celebrate, and leading a sober lifestyle is fun, and more importantly, fulfilling.
Many shocking statistics focus on how many people relapse during recovery. Data cited by the National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that between 40% and 60% of people in recovery from addiction will relapse. However, despite setbacks, as many as 1 in 10 American adults overcome addiction and go on to lead healthy, rewarding lives.
So, what’s living in sobriety really like? From partying to traveling, sobriety is safe, healthy and worthwhile. Read all about the benefits of living sober in these articles.
5 Strategies for Staying Sober When Traveling
6 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution to Recover
Tips on How to Celebrate New Year’s Sober
Enforcing Boundaries for Common Holiday Triggers
The Difference Between Sobriety & Recovery
Sober Holidays: How to Stay Sober at Parties
How to Make the Most of Your Sober Holiday
4 Things to Expect Your First Holiday Season Sober
5 Ways To Stay Sober During the Holiday Season
Thanksgiving Without Booze: How Do You Cope?
How to Celebrate Halloween Sober
College 101: How to Have Sober Fun in College
5 Sober Tips for Students in Recovery
Day-Off Dilemma: Avoiding Alcohol on Labor Day
How to Celebrate Pride Soberly
How Cinco De Mayo Became Cinco De Drinko
Sobriety in Your 20s Doesn’t Mean You’re Missing Out
If you would have told me five years ago that I would become sober at the age of 23, I would have laughed in your face.
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