How to make it through Independence Day without a drink. — My Top Tip July 4th is quickly approaching, which is Independence Day here in the United States. What comes to your mind when you think about celebrating the holiday: Cookouts? Fireworks? Beaches? Booze? Whether we like it or not, alcohol is a huge part of Independence Day. It’s one of the holidays most…

“Don’t feel like you owe it to your fans to keep drinking.” — A “Branding Issue” This morning, I watched an interesting clip from an old, but new-to-me, interview between Steve-O and Bert Kreischer. In case you’re unfamiliar with their backgrounds: Steve-O rose to fame as a cast member on MTV’s Jackass. He also famously struggled with addiction. In 2008, his friends and costars staged an…

My memories of the early days are starting to fade. — I have a question for my fellow addicts in recovery: Do you remember your first day sober? Or, for that matter, your last day drunk? This isn’t just rhetorical — I’d really like to know, so please leave your answer in the responses. I’ve started to realize lately that I…

This adage keeps me on track. — I know that a lot of people groan when they hear the common sobriety clichés, but I have to admit that I love them. I think that the way I react to these pithy pieces of advice normally has to do more with my own mood than the sayings themselves…

In a recent interview, the actor discussed his alcoholism and sobriety. — If you’re like me (American) you probably know Vinnie Jones best for his acting. His first role was in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998. Since then, he’s built a career playing big, angry men. However, even before he became a successful actor, he was already well-known as…

These three former cast members share how they overcame their addictions. — Full House was one of the hit sitcoms on the nineties, and it’s remained popular in syndication — it even had a five season sequel (Fuller House) which just ended in 2020. What many fans of the show might not know is that three of its main cast members struggled…

It starts with just 24 hours. — Today is my 2,000th day sober! I love milestones like this. I even put this one in my calendar just to make sure I wouldn’t miss it. They give me a chance to reflect on how far I’ve come and to be proud of the fact that after struggling to…