Help & Information
‘Substance Use’ vs. ‘Substance Abuse’: What Do They Mean?
And is there a difference? All Sober's Maeve O'Neill explains the distinctions, and how "use" turns into "substance use disorder."
Post-Traumatic Growth: Veterans, Recovery and Hope
Trauma comes in many forms, but so does recovery. Vets who have experienced PTG are inspiring others while progressing on their own journeys.
The Facts About Fentanyl
The news may sometimes sensationalize this powerful synthetic opioid, but around two-thirds of all overdose deaths in the U.S. involve fentanyl — and many people take it without even knowing.
Talk Sober Live: ‘Opioids, Inc.’ Documentary Filmmaker on Holding Pharma Accountable
Nick Verbitsky joined All Sober's Maeve O'Neill and Geoff Botak for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of addiction and a big hurdle yet to be overcome — stopping the bad actors of the opioid crisis.
What NOT To Say to Sober Friends
You may be completely supportive of their decision! But some comments, even if well-intentioned, can be intrusive or demoralizing. All Sober's Merrick Murdock shares tips on talking sobriety.
Colleges Make Big Strides for Students in Recovery
Leading universities are now tailoring collegiate recovery programs to include newer models of treatment and broader experiences of recovery.
Call 988 for Help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Gets New Dialing Code
The three-digit code for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline makes it easier to call, text or chat for quick, compassionate care during a mental health or substance use crisis.
What Comes Next? Planning for Life After Treatment
It's a fresh, exciting, maybe-a-little-bewildering new day. Here's what to think about as you prepare to leave treatment and ponder: Who will I be?
Talk Sober Live: An Innovative Judge and a Defendant Turned Recovery Specialist
In a new All Sober roundtable discussion, the two joined All Sober EVP Maeve O'Neill and journalist Kathleen Koch for a frank conversation about stigma, sentencing and Suboxone.
Get Involved: Resources for International Overdose Awareness Day
On this day of remembrance and action, learn how everyone can help prevent overdoses and end the stigma.
Heading Back to School After Addiction Treatment? Here’s How To Ace It
If you're ready to get back to class and back on track, study up on these tips to avoid the old hazards and start fresh.
How To Help Children Impacted by Parental Addiction
A guide to being a compassionate and supportive presence, from the Addiction Policy Forum.