Sober Blog

Drug and alcohol rehab, and the road to recovery usually start with detox. You’ve probably heard the term detox on more than one occasion. But how much do you really know about drug and alcohol

Approximately 9.1 percent of Americans have successfully gotten clean and sober. Are you hoping that your loved one can become part of this group? It’s very difficult watching someone you love and care for struggle

Drug and alcohol abuse are serious issues that lead to hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenue, crime, and healthcare costs each year. Are you or someone you love struggling with a substance abuse

There’s a strong link between poor mental health and addiction. In fact, 37 percent of those who abuse alcohol and 53 percent of those who abuse drugs struggle with at least one mental illness. When

Research shows that spirituality is a key factor in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery. At the same time, though, it’s often overlooked as people tend to focus more on other aspects of sobriety. All

The concept of emotional sobriety originated with the 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. The 12th step in AA asks participants to live the previous 11 steps and practice the principles of AA in everything that they do. Part of this includes emotional sobriety, which involves addressing all of the negative feelings and thoughts that a person has ignored or suppressed with the help of alcohol.

Something that holds a lot of people back from pursuing sobriety is a fear of the unknown. Addicts want to know what to expect and be prepared for when they give up their drug of choice. They might find themselves googling “30 days sober what to expect”.