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A survey by Nielsen in 2019 found that 66% of millennials are keen to reduce their overall alcohol intake. At the same time, some are doing it as a take on “sober curiosity” others choose dry weddings to save some money. The average cost of a wedding reception bar was over $2,300. Whether you’re in

Sobriety changes your life in many ways – including the way you travel. It’s no secret that maintaining sobriety can be difficult, and some travel experiences can be rather stressful and filled with temptations. While you can be sober anywhere in the world, some sober vacations can be easier to handle than others, especially if

The early days of addiction recovery can be frightening, senseless, and intimidating. Suddenly, most people find themselves without the structure and ongoing support they had during treatment. Even with the skills needed to maintain their recovery efforts, many do relapse. One thing to help you stay on track are daily meditations. Short, five-minute sessions at

In recovery, the marking of time is of great significance. We all celebrate milestones in addiction recovery, and sobriety calculators help you define these milestones. The practice of marking time is primarily for ourselves and to demonstrate to others that we’re capable of living our lives substance-free regardless of what happens. Sobriety timelines are based

Prayers are a significant part of working a 12-step program. By tapping into a Higher Power and spirituality, AA prayers help those in recovery find the strength they need to work certain steps. While the Serenity Prayer is the most popular of all, there’s an important prayer linked to every step. Let’s take a look

Halfway houses or sober living homes provide a safe environment for recovering addicts and those in early recovery. For those without a permanent and stable residency while in rehab, halfway houses provide shelter and a positive environment that promotes sobriety. However, these aren’t free-for-all hotels. The rules of halfway houses are sometimes as strict as

With the holidays right across the corner, friends and family members of recovering addicts always struggle to find the perfect gift for their friend or loved one. For people in recovery, the holidays are a challenging time filled with triggers and stressors that can jeopardize their sober life. To help you, we’ve rounded up some

If you run away from a halfway house, this is regarded as an “escape” that could carry the same felony charges as breaking out of prison. Under federal statutes, the convictions for an escape charge can be anywhere between two to five years. However, the length of the sentence can change according to the case. What