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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…
Kristin Muhlner
November 21, 2023
Finding thanks for addiction in recovery If you go to an AA meeting, you’ll inevitably hear an old-timer introduce themselves as a “grateful recovering alcoholic.” How can someone be thankful that they’re an alcoholic and addict? It’s because they didn’t just achieve sobriety, they found recovery. People in recovery aren’t just grateful that they’ve stopped drinking and using,…
Get Telehealth Intensive Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment on your Phone
Kristin Muhlner
August 4, 2023
Affect’s telehealth treatment program for alcohol and drug addiction has helped thousands of people gain control over their lives and manage substance use disorders through our smartphone app. Now the program has expanded to provide intensive outpatient (IOP) rehab services in Ohio, Arizona, Oregon, and Illinois and other states coming soon. This higher level of care…
Addiction Treatment Works Better with Rewards and Technology
Addiction Treatment Works Better with Rewards and Technology
Kristin Muhlner
June 28, 2023
Technology and Rewards Make Recovery Better If you’re interested in decreasing your substance use and living a healthier life, Contingency Management (CM) is a novel, evidence-based approach that you should know about. CM has been shown to be highly effective in helping individuals reduce substance use, make positive lifestyle changes, and maintain abstinence. Until recently,…
Saying “I need a drink” is a red flag for alcohol use
Saying “I need a drink” is a red flag for alcohol use
Kristin Muhlner
June 16, 2023
The simple sentence “I need a drink” is one of the biggest red flags of alcohol use disorder. It means one of two things: you need a drink to cope with something, or you need a drink because you don’t feel right without it. If you say it, take a pause and think about what you mean with intention and self honesty.
Women who drink to cope have higher alcoholism risk
Kristin Muhlner
August 3, 2022
The drinking gap between women and men is now equal, but women don't get the treatment they need Research indicates that people who drink to cope have a higher risk of developing alcohol use disorder. And studies have found that