Sobriety Guides

Parent and child walking together, representing support without making a child responsible for addiction

When a Parent Has an Addiction: What Children S...

When a parent has an addiction, children may start carrying adult responsibilities: monitoring use, keeping secrets, calming crises, protecting siblings or trying to keep the parent sober. Those burdens belong...

When a Parent Has an Addiction: What Children S...

When a parent has an addiction, children may start carrying adult responsibilities: monitoring use, keeping secrets, calming crises, protecting siblings or trying to keep the parent sober. Those burdens belong...

Journal and milestone keepsake for deciding whether to keep going after Sober September

Should You Keep Going After Sober September? Qu...

Day 30 does not require a forever decision. Use these questions to decide whether to continue alcohol-free, change your drinking pattern or get more support after Sober September.

Should You Keep Going After Sober September? Qu...

Day 30 does not require a forever decision. Use these questions to decide whether to continue alcohol-free, change your drinking pattern or get more support after Sober September.

Simple Friday to Sunday plan for getting through Sober September weekends without alcohol

Sober September on Weekends: How to Plan for th...

Weekends can expose the habits that weekday structure hides. Plan Friday evening, Saturday social time and Sunday reset points so Sober September does not depend on willpower at 7 p.m.

Sober September on Weekends: How to Plan for th...

Weekends can expose the habits that weekday structure hides. Plan Friday evening, Saturday social time and Sunday reset points so Sober September does not depend on willpower at 7 p.m.

Practical alcohol-free social event plan for Sober September

How to Handle Social Events During Sober September

Parties, dinners, weddings and work events can make Sober September feel harder than ordinary days. Use a simple plan for what to drink, what to say, when to leave and...

How to Handle Social Events During Sober September

Parties, dinners, weddings and work events can make Sober September feel harder than ordinary days. Use a simple plan for what to drink, what to say, when to leave and...

Calendar and journal for reflecting on what to do after Sober September ends

What Happens After Sober September Ends?

Sober September ends on day 30, but the useful part is what you learned about your routines, social life, sleep, stress and drinking cues. Here is how to use October...

What Happens After Sober September Ends?

Sober September ends on day 30, but the useful part is what you learned about your routines, social life, sleep, stress and drinking cues. Here is how to use October...

Family members having a calm supportive conversation about conflict, recovery and child wellbeing

Can Family Conflict Increase a Child’s Risk of ...

Chronic family conflict can raise a child’s later risk of alcohol or drug problems, but risk is not destiny. Learn how stress, coping models, connection and protective relationships shape the...

Can Family Conflict Increase a Child’s Risk of ...

Chronic family conflict can raise a child’s later risk of alcohol or drug problems, but risk is not destiny. Learn how stress, coping models, connection and protective relationships shape the...