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Dry January Without Alcohol: Healthy Alternatives and What to Do With Your Time
Dry January Without Alcohol: Healthy Alternatives and What to Do With Your Time
Kristin Muhlner
January 8, 2026
Dry January Without Alcohol: Healthy Alternatives, Better Rituals, and What to Do With Your Time One of the biggest surprises people report during Dry January isn’t cravings — it’s boredom. Not because life without alcohol is boring, but because alcohol quietly filled a lot of space: evenings, social glue, stress relief, transitions between work and…
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How to Have a Successful Dry January (Without Ruining Your Social Life)
How to Have a Successful Dry January (Without Ruining Your Social Life)
Kristin Muhlner
January 8, 2026
What Makes Dry January Hard (It’s Not Willpower) Dry January isn’t difficult because people lack discipline. It’s difficult because alcohol is deeply embedded in social life — dinners, celebrations, work events, stress relief, and even friendship rituals. Research on month-long alcohol abstinence challenges shows that social context, not physical withdrawal, is the most common reason…
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Natalie Pitcher Clark
September 30, 2025
This October, join Affect in a challenge to get sober. With free tools to support your progress, including a sober tracker, cravings toolkit, and reflection challenges, the Affect app is the sidekick you need to be successful! Download our free app and start your Sober October, today!
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Recovery is REAL: Tom Holland’s Sobriety Story
Recovery is REAL: Tom Holland’s Sobriety Story
Kristin Muhlner
September 15, 2025
That’s why Holland's story matters. Because recovery isn’t just for people who have lost everything—it’s for anyone who chooses honesty over hiding. And his decision to stop drinking proves that even superheroes need help sometimes. Tom Holland’s Turning Point In 2022, Holland tried Dry January, a monthlong break from alcohol. What was supposed to be…
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Member Testimonial: Brian’s Story of Recovery
Member Testimonial: Brian’s Story of Recovery
Natalie Pitcher Clark
September 9, 2025
Hear how Affect member, Brian, overcame addiction to cocaine, heroin, and alcohol with the support of his counselor and group.
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Recovery Is REAL: Bradley Cooper’s Inspiring Sobriety Story
Recovery Is REAL: Bradley Cooper’s Inspiring Sobriety Story
Kristin Muhlner
September 9, 2025
During September’s National Recovery Month, Affect.com highlights powerful stories that remind us: sobriety changes lives. One of the most inspiring examples is actor and director Bradley Cooper, who has been open about his struggles with addiction and his nearly two decades of sobriety. How Old Was Bradley Cooper When He Got Sober? Bradley Cooper was…
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How to celebrate a sober 4th of July
How to celebrate a sober 4th of July
Kristin Muhlner
July 3, 2025
Celebrate your independence from drugs and alcohol 5 tips to protect sobriety and ways to moderate drinking when you feel tempted or pressured at parties and gatherings The Fourth of July is a time for fun and celebration—but if you're on a recovery journey, it can also come with challenges. Social events, drinking, and party…
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Is Drinking Good for Your Health?
Is Drinking Good for Your Health?
Kristin Muhlner
June 11, 2025
For years, the idea that moderate alcohol consumption — especially wine — could be good for your heart or longevity was widely reported. But new, large-scale research has overturned this belief. The truth? No amount of alcohol is good for your health.
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Is My Drinking Making Me Depressed?
Is My Drinking Making Me Depressed?
Kristin Muhlner
May 2, 2025
It's a question more people are asking themselves than you might think: "Is my drinking making me depressed?" The relationship between alcohol and depression is complex — and deeply intertwined. If you've noticed that your mood sinks after drinking, or that alcohol feels like both an escape and a trap, you're not alone. Alcohol and…
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Kristin Muhlner
April 21, 2025
Embracing Renewal on Your Recovery JourneyAs the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, nature embarks on a journey of renewal and growth. Trees bud, flowers bloom, and the world seems to awaken with new possibilities. This season of transformation offers a powerful metaphor for those on the path to recovery from…