Category Archives: sobriety

How Long Weekends like Labor Day Can Actually Be Fun Sober 

How Long Weekends like Labor Day Can Actually Be Fun Sober 

Every September, Labor Day constitutes a 3-day weekend for many Americans who also get Monday off from school and work to celebrate the federal holiday which was is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers. While this may seem like a real treat, for someone who is trying to stay sober, holidays and […]

Tips to Going Back to School in Sobriety

Tips to Going Back to School in Sobriety

August is known as the “back to school” month for thousands of schools and colleges around the country. People of all ages attempt to elevate their education by enrolling in school in the hopes of reaching their next academic level. Now that you are sober and trying to better your life, you may be interested […]

Can I Go to a Baseball Game and Stay Sober?

Can I Go to a Baseball Game and Stay Sober?

One of the biggest sports during summertime is baseball. Whether you are attending little league games, high school games, minor or major games, people enjoy sitting in the stands rooting for their favorite team while cracking peanuts, munching on cracker jacks, eating a hotdog, and enjoying a frothy beer. Well, if you are sober, and […]

What Does Our Staff Do in their Summer Free Time?

What Does Our Staff Do in their Summer Free Time?

Our staff spends quality time with our clients here at Valiant by trying to incorporate some enjoyment into our recovery activities. While sobriety must be a person in recovery’s number one priority, we also promote self-care and sober fun as a vital part of a healthy recovery lifestyle. In order to show how we practice […]

8 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Struggling with Addiction

8 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Struggling with Addiction

It’s terribly frustrating having a loved one with a substance use disorder. Their behavior seems to make no sense. It may feel like all you can do is watch while your loved one’s life slowly falls apart. Their behavior may be directly hurting you as well, causing additional pain and frustration. You want to help […]

6 Ways Your Life Improves When You Quit Drinking Alcohol

6 Ways Your Life Improves When You Quit Drinking Alcohol

We live in a drinking culture. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health from 2015 found that about 56 percent of Americans drank alcohol in the past month and nearly 27 percent of Americans reported binge drinking in the past month, with binge drinking defined as four servings at a time for women and […]

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