Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Recovery: How To Overcome SAD, Sober
Winter (or summer) depression is real, and can be a real burden on recovery. Understand what it is and learn some tools for pulling through it.
Helping Teens Cope With Change — Without Drugs and Alcohol
From parental divorce to school closures, unwelcome life changes are distressing for adolescents; some turn to substances. Guide them toward healthy emotional responses instead.
The 5 Stages of Change: A Handy Framework for Understanding Recovery
It's a tried and true model for what the transition from addiction to recovery looks like. Get acquainted with each stage to assess where you're at — and what you can achieve.
Finding a Sponsor, a Friend Who’s Been There
All support helps, but forming a bond with someone who has lived addiction and recovery brings a rare degree of understanding. Here's how the process works in 12-step programs.
Why Language Matters When Talking About Addiction
"My laundry is 'clean' and 'dirty' — not people." In this video, the Addiction Policy Forum lays out how to use language that doesn't stigmatize or discourage those with substance use disorders.
What Is Substance Use Disorder?
It may sound a bit clinical to your ear at first, but the term is incredibly helpful in understanding the broad spectrum of experiences people have when drugs and alcohol harm them. Here's what it means.
Are You a ‘Highly Sensitive Person’? Here’s Why It Matters in Recovery
Being perceptive and compassionate is hardly a disorder. But HSPs should be mindful of certain needs and pressures when navigating the road to successful recovery.
Somatic Interventions Help Veterans With PTSD. Can They Aid Recovery Too?
Trauma can be devastating and extremely hard to shake. But an unconventional new body-focused therapy technique shows promise. Here's how it works.
Is It Normal To Be This Anxious in Recovery?
Things will feel very raw at first, no doubt, but as you progress, you can learn some simple methods for coping with everyday anxiety or get help if the issue is more severe.
‘Substance Use’ vs. ‘Substance Abuse’: What Do They Mean?
And is there a difference? All Sober's Maeve O'Neill explains the distinctions, and how "use" turns into "substance use disorder."
Post-Traumatic Growth: Veterans, Recovery and Hope
Trauma comes in many forms, but so does recovery. Vets who have experienced PTG are inspiring others while progressing on their own journeys.
Call 988 for Help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Gets New Dialing Code
The three-digit code for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline makes it easier to call, text or chat for quick, compassionate care during a mental health or substance use crisis.