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Chris Gethard and the Long Haul

In a nightclub, where a lot of booze has to be sold just to keep the doors open, a comedian is often up against a negative and unhealthy audience expectation.

We’re Not Okay, and That’s Okay

We take another look at sober comedians in recovery and how they dealt with their addictions with humor and determination.

California Sober

This term has many different meanings, depending on whom you ask, and requires an individualized recovery approach.

Elements of Addiction Recovery

Recovery from addiction is not a condition but a process, and a never-ending one, at that.

Beyond Detox, Beyond Sobriety

Where alcohol is concerned, detoxification or “drying out” is not treatment, but only the first step toward a booze-free existence.

Sobriety and Recovery — Know the Difference

Sobriety is a state, while recovery is a never-ending responsibility to dig into the emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns that led the person into addiction in the first place.