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Mar 07, 2023

10 Alternatives to AA and 12-Step Programs

Ash Fisher

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Nov 17, 2022

Thanksgiving Is Tempting: How To Stay Sober

Christie Craft

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Nov 17, 2022

10 Practical Ways to Set Holiday Boundaries With Family

Lianna Bass

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Nov 15, 2022

Surprisingly Simple Tips for a Sober Inclusive Holiday Party

Sam Dylan Finch

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Nov 09, 2022

Harm Reduction: What is it, Principles and Examples

Joe Capraro

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Nov 09, 2022

Top 8 Books by Experts in Addiction Science

Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

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Nov 08, 2022

10 Non-Alcoholic Holiday Drinks You Need to Know

Derek Brown

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Nov 03, 2022

8 Powerful Addiction Memoirs that Sober People Love

Dylan Fisher

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Nov 03, 2022

People with ADHD and Addiction: The Fascinating Connection

Callie Williams

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Nov 01, 2022

What does Chantix (Varenicline) do to your body?

Emily Gadd

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Nov 01, 2022

What is considered moderate drinking? Is it bad for you?

Christie Craft

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Nov 01, 2022

10 Sober Spooky Ways to Make Halloween a Scream

Lianna Bass

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Nov 01, 2022

Does Harm Reduction Really Make a Difference?

Jennifer Chesak

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Nov 01, 2022

Naltrexone: Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

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Nov 01, 2022

How to Tell When Alcohol Is Affecting Your Relationships

Ian Landau

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Nov 01, 2022

How Alcohol Affects Your Brain

Ian Landau

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Nov 01, 2022

Drinking and Pregnancy: How Much is Too Much?

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

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Nov 01, 2022

What Is ‘the Sinclair Method’ and Does It Work?

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

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Nov 01, 2022

Drinking and Driving: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

Jennifer Chesak

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Nov 01, 2022

Alcohol and Rage: What You Need to Know

Jennifer Chesak

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Nov 01, 2022

Queer AA Wasn’t Perfect, But Here’s What Access to Sober Community Gave Me

Sam Dylan Finch

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Nov 01, 2022

Resources for Addiction Recovery in the LGBTQ+ Community

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Nov 01, 2022

Sober Curious? 3 Moms Share the First Steps They Took to Get Sober

Olivia Pennelle

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Nov 01, 2022

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System? Factors of Alcohol Metabolism Rate

Ian Landau

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Nov 01, 2022

How to Stay the Course After a Smoking Relapse

Rena Goldman

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Nov 01, 2022

Naltrexone Pill vs. Naltrexone Injection: A Comparison

Ian Landau

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Nov 01, 2022

The Difference Between Naltrexone and Acamprosate

Ian Landau

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Nov 01, 2022

7 Signs Alcohol Affects Your Physical Appearance

Emily Gadd

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Nov 01, 2022

7 Surprising Ways Alcohol Can Affect the Body

Ian Landau

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Nov 01, 2022

Is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) the Same Thing as Alcoholism?

Christie Craft

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Oct 28, 2022

Starting a Business When You Have Mental Health Challenges

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Oct 25, 2022

Nicotine Replacement Therapy: Harm Reduction for Quitting Cigarettes or Vaping

Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

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Oct 25, 2022

Social Drinking vs. Problem Drinking, Alcohol Addiction, and Alcohol Use Disorder

Ian Landau

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Oct 25, 2022

Get Naltrexone Online to Stop Drinking

Ian Landau

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Oct 19, 2022

Veterans Coping With Addiction: Information and Support Resources

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Oct 19, 2022

7 Ways to Quit Smoking

Rena Goldman

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Oct 19, 2022

How a Doctor Can Help You Quit Smoking

Rena Goldman

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Oct 14, 2022

How to Develop and Maintain Healthy Networking Strategies

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Oct 14, 2022

The Future of Serious ‘Mocktails’ Is Here, and It’s Become a Movement

Derek Brown

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Oct 12, 2022

8 Tips to Make Your Sober-Curious Halloween a Smash

Christie Craft

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Oct 04, 2022

I’m a Mom Who Smokes Cigarettes—a Look Inside My Secret Struggle

Callie Williams

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Oct 03, 2022

The Single Parent's Guide to Substance Use Recovery

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Sep 26, 2022

12 Best Zero-Proof Spirits to Level Up Your Mocktails

Lianna Bass

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Sep 25, 2022

Naltrexone vs. Naloxone: What's the Difference?

Ian Landau

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Sep 25, 2022

A Guide to Quitting Alcohol: Learn More About How to Stop Drinking

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

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Sep 15, 2022

5 Ways to Set Boundaries When You're Newly Sober

Tawny Lara

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Aug 17, 2022

Escaping from Alcohol: Megan’s Story

Megan Wilcox

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Aug 17, 2022

A Minivan Mom Gets Sober

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

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Aug 17, 2022

Semi-Sober? 5 Signs It’s Time to Go Fully Sober

Kelly Fitzgerald Junco

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Aug 16, 2022

Why Does Alcohol Dehydrate You? Tips to Minimize Dehydration and How to Rehydrate Quickly

Ian Landau

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Aug 16, 2022

Alcohol Cravings: How to Curb Them, Medications, and Home Remedies

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

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Aug 16, 2022

Steps to Take to Stop Drinking: Finding the Right Treatment for You

Ian Landau

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Aug 16, 2022

How Do I Know When My Drinking Is a Problem? When Should I Seek Treatment?

Ian Landau

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Aug 05, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Heavy Drinking, and Binge Drinking?

Ian Landau

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Aug 05, 2022

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder: How Does It Work?

Ian Landau

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Jul 27, 2022

Sober Dating 101: A Guide to Romance and Sex for the Newly Sober

Tawny Lara

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Jul 12, 2022

The Long and Winding Road to Quitting Smoking: Joe's Story

Joe Capraro

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