Recovery Archives

What Happens In The First Year After You Stop Drinking?

By Kristen Fuller, MD ❘ January 4, 2025

After the initial withdrawal period, you will experience many mental and physical changes during the first year after you stop drinking.

By Kristen Fuller, MD ❘ November 14, 2024

Setting clear, healthy boundaries when a loved one is struggling with addiction can be necessary to protect your mental and emotional health.

By Zachary Pottle ❘ August 21, 2024

Staying sober in college can be difficult given it's reputation for drug and alcohol abuse. However, it doesn't mean it's impossible.

By Zachary Pottle ❘ May 29, 2024

Cutting ties with the people and places we surround ourselves with can have a profound impact on our lives, especially when in recovery.

By Adrienne Webster, LACC ❘ January 22, 2024

Reassessing your relationship with alcohol can be challenging, but these 5 tips can help you stop drinking and start living a sober lifestyle.

By Zachary Pottle ❘ January 17, 2024

Madeleine Forrest, sober content creator, writer, podcast host, and creator of the Happiest Sober Hub, shares her recovery story.

By Zachary Pottle ❘ January 15, 2024

What happens when you stop drinking? Learn about the benefits of using Dry January to kickstart a healthier, alcohol-free lifestyle.

By Amber Biello-Taylor, CAP, LCSW ❘ November 28, 2023

Helpful strategies to stay sober over the holidays include practicing healthy coping strategies and connecting with supportive loved ones.

By Dr. Ashish Bhatt ❘ September 19, 2023

For those living with someone in recovery, spotting a relapse can be difficult, which is why knowing the signs and symptoms is vital.