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Addicts Are Passionate

It’s a difficult topic, and it dives into the psychology of addiction. Maybe you’ll relate to it, or maybe you know someone who will. Addicts are a passionate bunch. Now, if you’re after a hand-holding, feel-good story, this isn’t it. This one sits firmly in the Sober Standard “enough bullshit” philosophy. We recently uploaded a…

7th Annual Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Returns to Chicago’s Lincoln Park on September 26

Community Members, Advocates, and Families Gather at Lincoln Park Grove 2 to Celebrate Recovery, Remember Loved Ones, and Support National Efforts to End the Addiction Crisis CHICAGO, IL — Community members, advocates, families, and individuals in recovery will gather at Lincoln Park Grove 2 on Saturday, September 26, for the 7th Annual Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction…

Surviving The Valley – Banning Lyon

Today, Banning Lyon sits down with us. He’s a devoted father and an accomplished Yosemite guide who takes people into some of the most life-changing environments known to man. But the reality is, that’s only part of his story—and the rest of it is unlike any other. I was first given a copy of his…

The Rise of Nangs: What We Know, What We Don’t, and Why the Gap Between Those Two Things Should Terrify You

Substance Use – Nitrous Oxide Addiction – Nang Abuse *They can be sold at service stations next to the vape menu. They arrive at your door within the hour via delivery apps. They scatter the floors of music festivals by the tonne. Nitrous oxide — nangs, laughing gas, hippy crack, whippets — has become the…

Eminem’s Road to Sobriety: The Story Hip-Hop Almost Lost

Music • Recovery • Long Read He was the best-selling music artist of an entire decade. He was also, at his worst, taking 75 to 80 Valium a night, sourced from ten different dealers, lying on his bathroom floor staring at the ceiling fan, unable to move for two days. Then his best friend was…

Robert Downey Jr. Addiction and Sobriety Journey: How He Turned His Life Around

Film • Recovery • Long Read He was the most gifted actor of his generation and also, for most of a decade, the most visibly self-destructing one. Prison. Blacklisting. Six rehab programs. A courtroom speech that made grown men flinch. Then a terrible burger, an ocean, and a decision that changed everything. This is the…

This is how it all started…

Welcome to Sober Standard, your go-to resource for real, relatable, and practical sobriety advice. Born out of frustration with the generic and often impractical advice circulating in the sobriety world, we set out to create a space that speaks to real people, navigating real lives without the crutch of alcohol.

Our journey began when we noticed a gap in the resources available to those embracing a sober lifestyle. Too many stories and tips seemed out of touch, focused more on idealized concepts than on the messy, beautiful reality of sobriety. We decided to change that.

At Sober Standard, we offer podcasts, blogs, and videos filled with authentic insights, tips, and real-life stories that reflect the actual experience of living sober. Whether you’re new to sobriety or have been sober for years, our content is here to inspire, educate, and remind you that you’re not alone in this journey.

We’re committed to offering a fresh perspective on sobriety, grounded in honesty and practicality, so you can thrive in your sober lifestyle, no fluff required.

Walter S.

Writer & Journalist For the Sober Standard Team