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Alcohol Abuse

How Many Therapists Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?

Addiction and humor still go together, and while some performers proudly discuss their 12-step programs, others manage to handle addiction avoidance on their own.

Spiral Out, Hit the Wall      

Whenever you self-medicate with, even if it’s exercise or food, when you stop it, then the dam breaks and everything that you’ve been keeping at bay emotionally comes right up. And then you’ve gotta decide what to do with it.

Sober Comedians, Intoxicating Humor

Discovering the delightful world of sober comedy, and in particular, the work of sober comedians.

The Most Gangster Thing, Update

We continue the story of Jason Williams, founder of Sober Gangster, who had a long road to addiction recovery and remained sober for decades.

Preventing Relapse During Recovery From Opioid Use Disorder

Researchers at the University of Maryland team up to study the genetics of relapse during recovery from opioid use disorder.

More Stinking Thinking

“This time will be different” is a top-tier, platinum-plated platter of donkey dung. The terrible beauty of it is its universal applicability.