Addiction & Sobriety

Just a friendly reminder that Narcan can save lives and is available over the counter at stores like CVS, Walgreens, and other pharmacies and you can even get it on Amazon. Carry some Narcan in your v… more

Any ideas on where a cleared professional can detox so that it doesn’t impact clearance? Would a wellness center for weight loss where you could work remotely raise flags if the bloodwork doesn’t ind… more

I really cut back this year (only drank at a few work events and never at home). Then a friend came into town Friday and I am like “I have this under control - im just going to let loose one night”. … more

I’ve relapsed into drinking and started a new job and I can tell my performance has gone down since I started drinking (which of course make sense). I know I need to stop. Im worried I’m going to get … more

Advice for suggesting AA to a struggling friend? I’ve been going to meetings for a few months and am 76 days sober. Friend is circling the drain and I’m considering inviting him to a meeting (no press… more

Did anyone here move to a new city while getting clean/sober? Was it helpful?

Is anyone a divorce attorney that would be willing to DM or chat live? My partner and I are probably nearing a divorce, and I’m very worried about my alcoholism (sober a year in 5 days) being a major … more

Been drinking steadily for a few years now. Finally realized I am using it as an escape from my wife. Been married 18 years, together 20 and 3 kids together. I just realized I’ve been drinking to numb… more

I find myself getting triggered by the smallest things since I've been sober, is this normal?

How was everyone's Easter? I know holidays can be rough and just wanted to see how everyone is holding up?

Any former smokers in here? I quit drinking several years ago and planned to give up smoking at the same time but couldn't do it. I've tried alternatives and didn't last long with those ei… more

When I gave up drinking before, I became obsessed with working out to the point that I was practically underweight and would have anxiety if I didn't get a workout in every day. I've since res… more

Just started sobriety yesterday. I went 2 ½ years my first attempt.

Last night at usually guys night it was hard to be relaxed and social. I felt awkward. And it was quiet. Not much laughter and deep conversation… more

Has anyone else here struggled with addiction to a prescription drug like ADHD medication? I have no idea how to cope and still be a functioning human being.

What do you like about yourself the most being sober?

After I was abducted and extorted from in 2022, I turned to drugs to escape the fear, scars and trauma I was in.

From then till the end of 2023, I had sold off a lot of my properties and almost had nothing. I was close to be… more

Is anyone else just bored now that they're sober?

Anyone decide to go on antidepressants after getting sober? How'd it work out? How long into sobriety did you decide it wasn't just your body needing to relearn how to produce it's own dop… more

I have a friend who has been in & out of rehab for as long as I've known her, going on 20 years now. One of her kids has already been taken away by CPS yet she continues to have babies that sh… more

Is it weird or awkward to bring up someone's addiction before they do in conversation (even if you're both addicts/in recovery)?

I’m a week away from 10 months sober!

It’s been a remarkable journey— everything in my life is way better and I’m grateful that I don’t obsess about drinking all the time. Literally, all the time…

Inevitably there … more

I'm stressed, anxious, can't sleep for over a week now. Rather than leaning into the program and working at it, I'm distancing myself and not doing what I know I should be doing.

What activities or hobbies have you found to help you most during recovery?

Went for dinner today and the waiter started calling me a faggot because I do not drink. He stated I am a communist and was making jokes all night and making me uncomfortable. Also, he asked me repeat… more

It is miserable being around people drinking when you're sober. It is objectively miserable; it is not because I'm not working a good enough program or because I'm resentful. It's beca… more

Say your partner told you to stop drinking for good or else they would leave you, but then they continued to casually drink around you, how would that make you feel? Would you do anything about it?

I currently consume about 5 servings of alcohol per day, and coffee and diet soda almost constantly in the morning and afternoon. I want to cut back because I know this isn’t healthy and I want to set… more

How soon do you tell someone new that you're seeing/talking to about your addiction or sobriety?

Do you worry about your physical health post-addiction? I mean, do you feel healthier and stronger or are the effects of drugs/alcohol still prevalent in your body?

How much coffee do you drink in a day? On my third cup now ☕

Anyone find that life sober was worse than life drinking and using? Yes objectively the outside is better but I hate being alive now. I don't really want to start drinking or using again I know th… more

What gives you hope to stay sober?

I hate to lose friends but I've had to stop hanging out with several people in my group because they're heavy drinkers and it's just difficult to be around them now. Has anyone successfull… more

At some point are you just too old or too far gone for sobriety?

2.5 years without alcohol today. Finally getting to the point where I don’t miss it, and it smells like a nasty chemical for first time since aged 14. I still miss all the fun I had, and it still pull… more

One year today; thanks in large part to many of you. 🙌

Advice for keeping a Step Journal? Sponsor believes in a writing assignment for each step.

I have been completely abstinent for 110 but recently I slipped and smoked weed for a few days. I am an alcoholic, have not struggled with other drugs but I do recognize the risk of playing with other… more