Sober Stories

Opioid addiction is one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. The “cold-turkey” approach to opioid addiction is not successful, with nearly 25 percent of…

When addicts and alcoholics decide to get clean, balancing recovery with school, work and extracurricular activities is vital in developing a healthy new life. Just…

According to a report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 12 percent of children in the United States have…

Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused substances among young adults in the United States. With the recent legalization of marijuana in some states,…

Making a living by being a productive member of society is not only expected, it’s also necessary to sustain one’s self. Since Sober College clients…

Many drugs are referred to by any number of street names to create confusion, divert attention and avoid the suspicion of friends, family and law…

Addiction and alcoholism are cunning. They can be so powerful that they pry our greatest passions from our grasp, forcing us to forget the people…

As addicts and alcoholics, we were masters of neglect. We did not care for our sanity, our bodies, our spirits, our friends and loved ones;…

Alcohol is a legal, easily accessible substance and is often a major presence in many social settings. Temptation and peer pressure play a strong role…

“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” –Henry Ward Beecher Throughout history, various forms of…