Embarking on Dry January is more than just taking a break from alcohol; it’s an opportunity to reset your relationship with drinking and unlock significant health benefits. Living an alcohol-free lifestyle for 30 days gives your body and mind time to recover and thrive. People are amazed at how fast they feel good when they…
How to stay sober and manage drinking during the holidays
Holiday time is often called “prime time” by the sober community. Starting with the Thanksgiving holiday and running through New Years, the season is full of both triggers and pressures to drink or use drugs. How can someone in recovery stay sober during the holidays? How can someone moderate their drinking if it’s becoming a…
Fighting the Stigma of Substance Use Disorders
The stigma of addiction is a barrier that keeps people from getting the help they need and it affects the lives of millions of Americans who are living in active recovery from substance use disorders (SUD). In this video, four celebrities in open recovery who advocate for those still suffering discuss the stigma. Musican Moby…
10 Inspiring Sober Celebrities Who Conquered Addiction and Embraced Recovery
With honors like Oscars, Grammys, and Emmy Awards, the spotlight shines on the remarkable achievements of entertainment’s finest. While winning an Emmy or another award is a prestigious accolade, there’s a different, profound type of triumph that deserves equal recognition—sobriety. Sober celebrities who are open about their recovery show everyone seeking freedom from alcohol and…
Can you get fired for getting drug and alcohol treatment?
Did you know that people in recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol who are not actively using are protected under the Americans with Disability Act in terms of employment and discrimination? Many people mistakenly fear losing their jobs if they get into treatment programs. But, seeking treatment is the best thing to do to prevent…
How to set yourself up for success when you set a quit date for alcohol and drugs
You’ve made the resolution and chosen a date to quit drinking and using drugs. A healthier, happier life that you control is in your future. The journey starts with believing in yourself and your power to change. You can do this. As you count down the days to your new life, this is the time…
Being thankful 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, they’re grateful for…
How to keep sober on holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions
Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and any special occasion where people gather and celebrate together can be mine fields for the person who is protecting their sobriety or trying to manage their consumption of alcohol. No matter where someone is in their recovery journey, the temptations and pressures are always there. There’s that dreaded awkward moment when…
Mental Health and Addiction
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. It is a day of raising mental health awareness and reducing the stigma around mental health issues. There is a mental health crisis in America, and addiction is the leading cause. Addiction and mental health challenges are closely related, with one often leading to the other. It is…
Get Telehealth Intensive Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment on your Phone
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 and Kentucky, with Florida and other states coming soon. This higher level of…