Get Wet With SOBRLIFE! A Message and Movement in a BottleWhat’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of sobriety? Recovery? Mental health? Bravery? Accomplishment? Yeah, these are all good (and true).But for many, sobriety comes with perceived (and real) judgments, assumptions and social pressures from others…

California and Sobercoin Rewards Offer Groundbreaking Support for Staying Sober Welcome to our SOBRLIFE recovery warriors and our sober curious friends too! If you’re in recovery in California you may have heard about this powerful tool called contingency management. And even if you’re not in the Golden State, trust us,…

Building Sobriety Through Community Connections With growing popularity and communities embracing them, Recovery Community Organizations (often called RCOs) are fast becoming the backbone of the recovery movement. At SOBRLIFE we like to stay at the forefront of innovation and have put together a toolkit with all the resources and strategies…

Welcome to what I hope will be SOBRLIFE’s evolving blog and forum on addiction recovery poems. As an amateur poet who has walked the road of recovery myself, I’m honored and excited to start off this piece and even put a few verses of my own into the mix.  In…

Taking Stock of Intimacy and Sex in Our Lives Before Sobriety Welcome to all in the sober community, our SOBRLIFE friends and family (and any ‘normies’ too) interested in a topic that attracts a lot of attention, and yes, anxiety as well. And if you’re reading this you’re probably curious…

A Roadmap for Becoming Effective Sober Companions Today the SOBRLIFE topic of choice is for those want to talk about a key role in the addiction recovery world: the sober companion. If you are seeking answers on how to become a sober companion, you’re in the right place. So let’s…

Getting Started with Step 3 and Diving Into Action Since 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been a lifeline for millions of people struggling with alcoholism. At the heart of AA’s program are the 12 Steps, a set of principles to help us get sober and live a happy, sober life.…

Using Motivational Interviewing to Overcome Trauma Disorders The behavioral health field, particularly in terms of addiction treatment, is always looking for new ways to help people truly understand and embrace recovery, both as a concept and daily practice.  One of the latest is Trauma Based Motivational Interviewing (TBMI), which is…

Minimizing the Mind Altering Effects of Cold Medications When you’re in recovery from addiction, even a simple cold can present unexpected challenges. Finding safe cold medicines that won’t jeopardize your sobriety is crucial, but it can feel like navigating a minefield. At SOBRLIFE, we understand the importance of maintaining your…

Our Experts Answer Questions on Becoming a Recovery Coach There are few jobs as rewarding as being a Recovery Coach! Every day I help clients navigate their life transitions and work on making positive changes to get them to a better place. People come to me struggling and in need of…

The Wisdom of Choosing a More Remote Treatment Center After detox, the current continuum of care in treating addiction often means immersion in a residential rehab program. While certainly not a prerequisite for lasting and successful recovery, this 24/7 environment means more accountability and better care in addiction treatment if…

Looking at Personal Tales of Dependence on Amphetamines To state the obvious: Adderall is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. It may be prescribed to people who struggle with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or narcolepsy. Adderall can also be abused, and an addiction can develop. Recognizing the signs…