The Insanity of a Family Disease

During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.

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Sobriety in the Sun Navigating a Sober Summer

Sobriety in the Sun: Navigating a Sober Summer

By: Lisa Blomgren, Alumni Coordinator As the summer season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate days filled with sunshine, social gatherings, and the opportunity to relax with friends. However, the…

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The Many Benefits of Sober Curiosity

The Many Benefits of Sober Curiosity

You don’t need to have experienced the scourge of addiction personally to understand that it creates severe problems in the world today. All studies have shown that substance use disorders…

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how to have fun sober

Sober Curiosity: How to Enjoy Yourself Without Drinking

Sober Curiosity: How to Enjoy Yourself Without Drinking The idea behind sober curiosity is simple: A person will stop drinking for a time. There are many reasons one may choose…

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