Category: Sober living

  • Sober curious: what it means, benefits and how to try it yourself

    While the store offers alcoholic options, there is an extensive selection of mocktails as well. We watched old movies, discussed history, and learned to make ice cream. To him, fun wasn’t lowered inhibitions but a mind that was sharp enough to grasp every detail. We rarely talked about drinking because we didn’t need to—there was…

  • The Science of the Sauce: What Happens to Your Brain When You Drink Alcohol?

    Cultural attitudes towards drinking can shape how individuals perceive and engage in alcohol consumption, influencing drinking patterns and social norms. Individual differences such as genetics, mental health, and tolerance levels can significantly influence how alcohol affects a person. The effects of alcohol can last from a few hours to longer, depending on various factors, including…

  • Actors We Lost Too Young To Drug Overdoses

    Her dazzling career was cut short in 1962 after suffering an overdose of barbiturates, likely due to suicide. Marilyn Monroe’s story reflects how celebrity culture and co-occurring disorders can often be at the root of addictions. Elisa Bridges is another personality featured on the notoriously ill-fated list of Playmates who died before reaching 40. The actor, who had credits in…