Q&A
Questions about recovery? We gather answers from experts, peer addicts and treatment centers to help aid you in your process.
Ask Dr. Drew: Can you explain what health benefits are observed after a year of sobriety?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterDr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
Dr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
Ask Dr. Drew: What advice can you give someone who recognizes that peer support is essential to recovery but has such a strong aversion to AA (and where SMART and RR aren't readily available)?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterDr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
Dr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
Ask Dr. Drew: Recovery is a difficult and complex process and I am finding that Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is perhaps the hardest part of it. How can a person in recovery know if they're experiencing PAWS or a mental disorder?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterDr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
Dr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
Ask Dr. Drew: One thing I struggle with is the concept of "one day at a time." How do I reconcile that cornerstone philosophy with the reality that sobriety and recovery is really a lifelong commitment?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterDr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
Dr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
Ask Dr. Drew: My children have had to witness my roller coaster ride with alcohol for 20 years. I'm sober now but how do I learn to forgive myself? Guilt has always been my trigger.
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterDr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
Dr. Drew answers questions submitted by members in our SoberRecovery community. Continue Reading
My loved one is currently in treatment. What role should I play in his or her recovery?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterProfessionals and everyday people give their unique perspectives. Continue Reading
Professionals and everyday people give their unique perspectives. Continue Reading
My doctor prescribed me painkillers. How do I prevent myself from developing a prescription drug addiction?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterWe asked and you answered. Here are a few perspectives on this topic to help guide you through recovery. Continue Reading
We asked and you answered. Here are a few perspectives on this topic to help guide you through recovery. Continue Reading
I am depressed because my loved one won't stop drinking. Is there help for me?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterProfessionals and community members give their responses to this commonly asked question. Continue Reading
Professionals and community members give their responses to this commonly asked question. Continue Reading
I think a loved one has a drinking problem. What do I do?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterProfessionals and everyday people give their unique perspectives. Continue Reading
Professionals and everyday people give their unique perspectives. Continue Reading
How do I deal with anxiety without drinking?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterWe asked and you answered. Here are three separate perspectives on this topic to help guide you through recovery. Continue Reading
We asked and you answered. Here are three separate perspectives on this topic to help guide you through recovery. Continue Reading