Category: Sobriety
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Phillip Seymour Hoffman and The Unbearable Weight of Brilliance.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman wasn’t just an actor; he was a force of nature. He possessed the uncanny ability to completely disappear into a role, embodying characters with a raw, unsettling authenticity that left audiences breathless.
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Join the Sober Standard Run Club and the SaturdaySixam Team
#SaturdaySixamSoberStandard Join: https://www.strava.com/clubs/soberstandard At Sober Standard we hate sobriety gimmicks. Early mornings and sobriety have more in common than you think—both demand discipline, commitment, and the courage to show up. At the Sober Standard Run Club, we’ve merged these two pillars into a movement that’s transforming lives, one sunrise at a time. Whether you’re in recovery,…
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Sober in LA: An Amazing $50 Driving Tour of Alcohol-Free Adventures
Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is often associated with Hollywood glamour and a party scene. However, there’s a wealth of incredible experiences to be had that don’t involve alcohol or breaking the bank.
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Sober in NYC: An Amazing $50 Day of Alcohol-Free Adventures
Think New York City is only about boozy brunches and rooftop cocktails? Think again! The Big Apple is bursting with incredible experiences that don’t require a single drop of alcohol. And, believe it or not, you can have an unforgettable day exploring the city – completely sober – for just $50. Let’s ditch the clichés…
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Matthew Perry & Ketamine: Exploring the Drug’s Role in Addiction & Recovery
The tragic passing of Matthew Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” has sparked a wave of grief and reflection. While the official cause of death is still under investigation as of our knowledge cut-off, initial reports mentioning ketamine have raised important questions about the drug’s complex and often contradictory role in…
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5 Ways to Find Sober Friends
5 Ways to Ditch the Booze Buddies & Score Sober Friends. You’ve decided to get sober and realise you know no one that doesn’t drink… Don’t worry we have you covered. Okay, let’s be real. Suddenly sober-curious or fully committed to the alcohol-free life? Awesome! But… crickets… where the heck do you find people who aren’t perpetually attached…
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The National’s “Graceless” The Perfect Anthem for Sobriety and Recovery?
Music has an uncanny ability to mirror the complexities of the human experience, often transcending the artist’s original intent to become something deeply personal for the listener. The National’s hauntingly beautiful song “Graceless” is one such track.
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Why Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Works: Science, Accessibility, and Community-Driven Recovery
Discover why AA remains a cornerstone of addiction recovery—backed by science, free for all, and rooted in community. Learn how its universal accessibility and proven efficacy make it a lifeline worldwide.
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How Straight Edge Punk’s Radical Sobriety Challenged—But Couldn’t Cure Punk’s Party Culture
By Carter Davis for Sober Standard The Birth of Straight Edge: Washington, D.C.’s Sober Revolution In the early 1980s, as punk rock’s nihilistic ethos reached its peak with drug-related deaths like Sid Vicious and Darby Crash, a counter-movement emerged in Washington, D.C. Spearheaded by Ian MacKaye and his bands Teen Idles and Minor Threat, straight…
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Johnny Cash. The Man in Black’s Journey Through Darkness to Redemption
Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was more than a country music legend; he was a walking paradox of pain and redemption, sin and salvation, darkness and light. His life was a tapestry of triumphs and tragedies, a story of a man who wrestled with his demons in the public eye and emerged, not unscathed,…