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Reflections on life without alcohol.
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‘The Onion’ Brings Biting Satire to Sobriety
‘The Onion’ Brings Biting Satire to Sobriety
The satirical paper has another great take on quitting drinking.
Benya Clark
Jan 27
5 Articles to Read During Your First 5 Days Sober
5 Articles to Read During Your First 5 Days Sober
An article a day to keep the cravings at bay.
Benya Clark
Dec 21, 2022
3 Unexpected Emotions When I Got Sober
3 Unexpected Emotions When I Got Sober
When I stopped drinking, my emotions went wild.
Benya Clark
Dec 14, 2022
Is Sobriety a Fad?
Is Sobriety a Fad?
A “sober bar” in Ohio closed after less than a year.
Benya Clark
Dec 7, 2022
Alcohol-Related Deaths Are Rising in This Surprising Demographic
Alcohol-Related Deaths Are Rising in This Surprising Demographic
The National Center for Health Statistics has spotted an alarming trend.
Benya Clark
Dec 4, 2022
5 “Tough Guy” Celebrities Who Got Sober
5 “Tough Guy” Celebrities Who Got Sober
These men are proof that sobriety won’t make you soft.
Benya Clark
Dec 2, 2022
Why You Shouldn’t Quit Drinking on NYE
Why You Shouldn’t Quit Drinking on NYE
I quit drinking on December 31st. Was that a mistake?
Benya Clark
Nov 30, 2022
How Much Did You Spend On Alcohol This Year?
How Much Did You Spend On Alcohol This Year?
Before I got sober, booze made up the better part of my budget.
Benya Clark
Nov 26, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving From ‘Exploring Sobriety’!
Happy Thanksgiving From ‘Exploring Sobriety’!
A short note of gratitude.
Benya Clark
Nov 24, 2022
CNN Plans to Cut (Most) Drinking From Their New Year’s Eve Coverage
CNN Plans to Cut (Most) Drinking From Their New Year’s Eve Coverage
Are you planning a sober New Year’s Eve too?
Benya Clark
Nov 23, 2022
My Hardest Sober Day
My Hardest Sober Day
Since getting sober in 2016, which day was I most tempted to relapse?
Benya Clark
Nov 19, 2022
Every Addict Should Hear This Bo Burnham Speech
Every Addict Should Hear This Bo Burnham Speech
Have you heard this viral clip with an important lesson?
Benya Clark
Nov 18, 2022
How Tom Felton Finally Got Sober
How Tom Felton Finally Got Sober
The ‘Harry Potter’ star initially gave up on rehab.
Benya Clark
Nov 16, 2022
1,000 Failed Attempts to Get Sober
1,000 Failed Attempts to Get Sober
How many tries does it take to quit drinking?
Benya Clark
Nov 12, 2022
What Percent of Deaths Are Caused By Alcohol?
What Percent of Deaths Are Caused By Alcohol?
A new report on alcohol-related deaths reached a shocking conclusion.
Benya Clark
Nov 10, 2022
These 3 Thoughts Got Me Through Early Sobriety
These 3 Thoughts Got Me Through Early Sobriety
I repeated these sayings to myself every day.
Benya Clark
Nov 9, 2022
Why I Don’t Do “California Sober”
Why I Don’t Do “California Sober”
Could I quit drinking alcohol but keep smoking pot?
Benya Clark
Nov 5, 2022
Did Saturday Night Live Get Sobriety Right?
Did Saturday Night Live Get Sobriety Right?
SNL recently featured a sketch set in an AA meeting.
Benya Clark
Nov 3, 2022
Matthew Perry Spent $9 Million on Sobriety. How Much Will It Cost You?
Matthew Perry Spent $9 Million on Sobriety. How Much Will It Cost You?
Don’t let the star’s recent interview scare you off from sobriety.
Benya Clark
Nov 2, 2022
Lily Allen and David Harbour: Sober Couple Goals
Lily Allen and David Harbour: Sober Couple Goals
Singer Lily Allen and actor David Harbour are both drug- and alcohol-free.
Benya Clark
Oct 29, 2022
What Percent of Americans Are Heavy Drinkers?
What Percent of Americans Are Heavy Drinkers?
The answer will probably surprise you.
Benya Clark
Oct 27, 2022
Which Industries Have the Most Heavy Drinkers?
Which Industries Have the Most Heavy Drinkers?
Does your job make the list?
Benya Clark
Oct 26, 2022
It’s Time to Legalize Everything
It’s Time to Legalize Everything
Marijuana reform is a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough.
Benya Clark
Oct 23, 2022
Steve-O and Danger Ehren Debate Sobriety
Steve-O and Danger Ehren Debate Sobriety
Which of these ‘Jackass’ stars do you think gets it right?
Benya Clark
Oct 22, 2022
How I Took Sobriety for Granted
How I Took Sobriety for Granted
I never fully appreciated sobriety until I quit smoking too.
Benya Clark
Oct 21, 2022
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