BENEFITS OF SOBRIETY

Editorial Staff in Alcohol Abuse
February 4, 2023

Quitting Alcohol Can Produce Positive Outcomes Even During Advanced Illness

After years of misusing drugs and alcohol and experiencing the long-term health crises that come from such use, many addicts may feel like there is no hope for them, and there’s no longer any point in seeking help or even trying to cease drug use. However, a new study showed notably positive health outcomes and extended life expectancy when people who were already suffering chronic harm from drinking alcohol got help and quit. These findings support the narrative that it’s never too late to stop using alcohol and drugs and that no addict should ever give up on their efforts to get clean, no matter how difficult it feels for them to do so.

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Julie in Drug Prevention
December 9, 2021

The Top Benefits of Sober Parenthood

Alcohol is not a necessary requirement for parenthood, if anything it makes the job that much harder.

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Julie in Sobriety
June 5, 2021

How Living a Sober Lifestyle can Help You Have a Better Summer

On the fence about living a sober lifestyle? Here are ten ways cutting out drugs and alcohol can help you have a better summer, and a better life!

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Julie in Sobriety
February 28, 2021

The Top Ten Social Benefits of Not Drinking

From being a better friend to not having to hear about embarrassing drunken behavior, the benefits of sobriety are well worth the effort.

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Julie in Recovery
December 30, 2020

Ten Great Reasons to Get Sober This New Year

As someone who has lived both a lifestyle of addiction as well as a lifestyle of recovery, I can tell you that all of these benefits are things I have experienced in my own life throughout my recovery.

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Ren in Information on U.S. States
January 1, 2020

Committing to Sobriety in 2020

The holidays are a time of celebration and merriment when we get together with family members, friends, and other loved ones. It’s also a time when coworkers gather in a more casual environment and socialize. The holidays are when we all come together and just appreciate each other more.

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Ren in Sobriety
November 8, 2019

Twenty Activities That Are More Fun When Done Sober

I hear so often among young adults and even my peers that drinking and social drug use is the “cool” thing to do. When I go to music shows and events, I’m always amazed by how much alcohol people consume…

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KH

Why a New Culture of Sobriety is Needed and Makes Sense

Imagine, for a moment, that we could magically transform our current culture into one that wholeheartedly supports sobriety. What would that look like and what would happen to those who are now dependent on, abusing or addicted to drugs or alcohol?

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