It’s not my intention to minimize what sober curious folks are doing, but let’s not lose sight of actual alcoholism or addiction either.
Tag: Features
Ithaca Drug Users' Union: Changing Perceptions and Fighting Stigma
“We don’t discourage use, but we don’t promote it either. We encourage people to participate in whatever kind of treatment would give them a better quality of life.”
Warning: Detoxing in Jail May Lead to Severe Injury or Death
Given the undeniable and inextricable link between jails and dangerous withdrawal from drugs and alcohol, isn’t it time that more jails had adequate detox infrastructure and medical personnel?
HBO’s “Euphoria” Explores Addiction, Trauma, and Gender…in High School
Teens today have access to the world in a way many of us never experienced in our formative years. The drugs, sex, relationships portrayed in the show are absolutely something we see on the regular.
The Joy of Saying YES to the Addict I Love
Karen had to let go of her addicted son in order for them both to heal. Years later, her son is sober, healthy, and helping others. Here is their journey in their own words.
Is Recovery Possible Without Abstinence?
If I told an AA meeting I was having wine once in a while, the group would tell me that I am headed for certain demise.
Sex, Drunk and Sober
Once I got sober again, I’d like to say my behavior towards men was completely different, that I only had sex when I was one hundred percent sure I wanted to, that I didn’t judge and hate.
I Tried “Medical” Marijuana in Sobriety, Here's What Happened
I was a destructive, chronic blackout drinker for years; marijuana, on the other hand, always seemed like a potential safe zone.
Music and Emotion: How Songs Help Us Grieve and Heal
Music can express how we feel when our grief renders us speechless.
Addiction and Poverty, Dignity and Friendship: An Interview with Chris Arnade
Even in harsh situations people can find dignity, and create these beautiful things. Even in the crack houses, even in the drug spots there is beauty. It’s not just all down and out.