One of the traditions in AA is collecting chips to commemorate milestones of sobriety time. The usual procession of chips is a 24-hour “desire” (to…
In AA, one of the important traditions is for “sponsors” (members with lengthy sobriety and experience in the AA program) to take “sponsees” (newcomers) under…
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open in September of 2020 discussed how alcohol consumption among Americans (and particularly women) has increased during the…
I am 33 years old. I have lived and worked all over the country, and overseas, and have degrees from elite American universities. In many…
Harmony Haus is a recovery home in Austin that believes that one of the best ways to be sober is to create a life for…
When we enter recovery from addiction, and even after we have been sober for a while, it is common to look back on the past…
During the best times of our sober journey, we are full of passion and excitement for our new life, and filled with gratitude that we…
Reaching the low point in our addiction where we are confronted with the possible need to go to inpatient rehab is a very, very difficult…
After leaving rehab, or even after simply deciding to try to get sober on your own, it’s important to continue (or start) making lifestyle changes…
One of the key tenets of Alcoholics Anonymous, a recovery program that many in sobriety subscribe to and actively participate in, is that we are…