SobrietyCounterPlain-language guides for the long road.
Honest, evidence-informed pieces on quitting, cravings, support, and what the first hundred days actually feel like. No sponsors, no judgment, no “just stop drinking.”
How to Quit Drinking Without AA
An honest, step-by-step guide to stopping drinking without 12 steps — what works, what to expect, and where to find the support that fits you.
How to Stop Alcohol Cravings (in the Moment)
A 20-minute toolkit for when the urge hits — based on the urge-surfing technique, distraction protocols, and what actually works in early sobriety.
Build a Relapse Prevention Plan (Free PDF Template)
A one-page plan you can fill out today: triggers, warning signs, your call list, and what to do in the first hour after a slip.
The Best Sobriety Apps in 2026: An Honest Comparison
We compared SobrietyCounter, I Am Sober, Reframe, Sunnyside, Nomo, and Recovery Path on features, privacy, price, and who each one is actually for.
Recovery Dharma vs AA vs SMART Recovery: Which Fits You?
Three of the largest peer-recovery programs, compared on philosophy, meeting format, evidence base, and who tends to thrive in each.
Dry January: The Complete Guide (2026)
Why Dry January works, the week-by-week shape of the month, how to handle social pressure, and how to use January as a launchpad for the rest of the year.
The Best Non-Alcoholic Beers in 2026
Honest picks across nine categories — Athletic Brewing, Guinness 0, Heineken 0.0, Sierra Nevada Trail Pass, and more — plus what the priming and harm-reduction research actually says about NA beer in recovery.
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