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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 partying pose risks to sobriety.
Dry January Health Benefits: Transform Your Life in 2025
Kristin Muhlner
December 12, 2024
Embarking on Dry January is more than just taking a break from alcohol; it’s an opportunity to reset your relationship with drinking and unlock significant health benefits. Living an alcohol-free lifestyle for 30 days gives your body and mind time to recover and thrive.
How to stay sober during the holidays
Kristin Muhlner
November 22, 2024
Holiday time is often called “prime time” by the sober community. Starting with the Thanksgiving holiday and running through New Years, the season is full of both triggers and pressures to drink or use drugs.
10 Inspiring Sober Celebrities Who Conquered Addiction
Kristin Muhlner
September 16, 2024
With honors like Oscars, Grammys, and Emmy Awards, the spotlight shines on the remarkable achievements of entertainment’s finest. Sober celebrities who are open about their recovery show everyone seeking freedom from alcohol and drugs that change is possible.
How to celebrate a sober 4th of July
Kristin Muhlner
July 2, 2024
Celebrate your independence from drugs and alcohol! Here are 5 tips to protect sobriety and ways to moderate drinking when you feel tempted or pressured at parties and gatherings.
Can you get fired for getting drug and alcohol treatment?
Kristin Muhlner
February 8, 2024
The truth is, you’re risking your job if you don’t get help. People in recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol may need to inform their employer to get the time off in some cases to use family and medical leave.
How to set yourself up for success when you set a quit date for alcohol and drugs
Kristin Muhlner
December 28, 2023
You’ve made the resolution and chosen a date to quit drinking and using drugs. The journey starts with believing in yourself and your power to change. You can do this!
Being thankful in recovery
Kristin Muhlner
November 21, 2023
Finding thanks for addiction in recovery helps individuals appreciate their journey. People in recovery are often grateful not just for achieving sobriety, but for finding recovery itself.
How to keep sober on holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions
Kristin Muhlner
November 20, 2023
Special occasions can be mine fields for those protecting their sobriety or managing their alcohol consumption.
Mental Health and Addiction
Kristin Muhlner
October 10, 2023
People with mental health issues may turn to drugs or alcohol as a form of self-medication. Conversely, long-term substance use can exacerbate existing mental health issues.