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Why I’m Not ‘Happier’ About My Son’s Sobriety
By Jennifer Lima Original Source: scarymommy.com My 28-year-old son is about to get his 60-day…
Tales of a High-Bottom Alcoholic
Having a high bottom can be more dangerous because it can go undetected for life.…
5 Lessons from 5 Years of Sobriety
By Victor Yocco Original Source: thefix.com When I reflect on this choice I’ve made every…
Addiction And Recovery: When Your Parents Are The Problem
So much of my childhood was underscored by the idea of the proverbial wagon —…
My Drug Overdose Saved My Life. Now I’m Saving Others.
Sarah Gad was in medical school when she was first prescribed opioids. Countless jail stints…
How Addiction Stigma Prevents People From Getting Help
By Sara Moore Original Source: thefix.com The doctor believed that people with addictions are sneaky…
Dry January Is Not The Same As Sobriety
By Amber Leventry Original Source: scarymommy.com For those of you who started, tried, or completed…
4 Sober Valentine’s Day “Date” Ideas for Couples and Singles
By Elizabeth Rosselle Original Source: Soberlink Before getting clean, Valentine’s Day for me was either…
How To Find Sobriety In The New Year
By Victor Yocco Original Source: thefix.com If you’re abusing alcohol and have decided it’s time…
Mom Shares Heartbreaking Message About Addiction After Losing Her Son
By Sarah Aswell Original Source: scarymommy.com This mom won’t let the stigma surrounding heroin addiction…
My View: Alcohol, Humble Pie And A Christmas Lesson
By Karen Fitzgerald Original Source: buffalonews.com It was Christmas 1963, a gray Buffalo day. We…
This Is What It’s Like To Be A Sober Alcoholic
By Amber Leventry Original Source: scarymommy.com The last time I poured myself a pint—yes, a…
The Cheeky ‘Wine Mom’ Trope Isn’t Just Dumb. It’s Dangerous.
By Ashley Abramson Original Source: washingtonpost.com Some nights I had just a glass. Other nights, depending…
My Sons Lost Their Dad To Alcoholism, And This Is Our Story
By Victoria Catt Original Source: scarymommy.com It has been three weeks since my three…
The Secrets Of Alcoholism
The lines of a road can blur, and the exits are just suggestions. By Amanda Hoylman…
How Alcoholism Affects Your Sleep — And, In Turn, Your Life Expectancy
By Kate Harveston Original Source: alcohol.addictionblog.com Do We Fall Asleep Better With Alcohol? No, it’s…
7 Things That Inevitably Happen To Your Personal Life When You Get Sober
By Holly Glenn Whitaker Original Source: self.com Five years sober and I’m still navigating these…
Addiction Is A Disease. My Drug-Addicted Parents Showed Me That.
By Sosha Lewis Original Source: washingtonpost.com Sosha Lewis lives in Charlotte. I got out of…
Mommy Doesn’t Need Wine: The Stigma Of Being A Sober Mother
By Claire Gillespie Original Source: thefix.com “I’ve always wanted to film the real ‘after party’…
Nice Guys Finish…First?
By Matt Martinez Original Source: thefix.com One day someone at work called me a nice guy.…