Sober Resources
Our curated list of sober resources includes access to books for quit lit, journals, sober blogs, pop culture that features stories of recovery, and much more. We built this list off of the partnerships we have forged over the past year of our organization’s existence. We hope you find our suggestions to be helpful throughout your journey, wherever you may be on the road to recovery. From day 1 to day 1,000, there is something on this list everyone can find useful.
Quit Lit/ Books
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This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
This Naked Mind has ignited a movement across the country, helping thousands of people forever change their relationship with alcohol.
Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress relief associated with alcohol, and assume giving it up will involve deprivation and misery.
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The Sober Lush by Amanda Eyre Ward
A sober hedonist’s guide to living a decadent, wild, and soulful life–alcohol-free.
For anyone curious about lowering their alcohol consumption or quitting drinking altogether, or anyone established in sobriety who wants inspiration, this shimmering and sumptuous book will show you how to keep indulging in life even if you stop indulging in alcohol.
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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray
Ever sworn off alcohol for a month and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there’s ‘no point’ in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us. 64% of Brits want to drink less.
In The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, Catherine Gray shines a light on society’s drink-pushing and talks to top neuroscientists and psychologists about why we drink, delving into the science behind what it does to our brains and bodies.
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Sunshine Warm Sober by Ruby Warrington
However, as the millions who choose to stay sober now know, the propaganda around drinking and sobriety is wonky. Sober doesn’t feel stony, or cold.
This hotly anticipated sequel enlists the help of experts and case studies, turning a curious, playful gaze onto provocative questions. Is alcohol a parenting aid? Once an addict, always an addict? How do you feel safe – from alcohol, others and yourself – in sobriety?
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# Your Rules. Your Life.
Are you having trouble setting boundaries and prioritizing your needs?
This easy- to- follow book is a road map for readers to establish healthy boundaries and embrace self- care practices. Drawing from a wealth of personal and professional stories,
Wendy empowers individuals in recovery to take control of their lives and break free from the cycle of codependency and addiction.
Sober Blogs
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The Sober Curator
The Sober Curator is a resource for those seeking content related to recovery or a zero-proof lifestyle. We are in the business of keeping anyone seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle entertained and informed by curating, reviewing, and contributing fun and interesting recovery content.
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Break Free
Break Free offers articles on recovery, prevention, parity, pending legislation, opinion pieces, and a way to keep connected with others in the recovery community.
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Sober Girl Society
This blog is now one of the largest communities for sober women around the planet providing tips, resources and events for anyone who wants to bin the gin for good. @sobergirlsociety
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A Sober Girl's Guide
This is your one stop shop for women who want to change their relationship with alcohol. @asobergirlsguide on IG
Recovery Journals
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Celestial One Line a Day
Celestial One Line a Day features dreamy celestial watercolor artwork from artist and designer Yao Cheng and shimmering gold foil stars and gilded page edges. This beautiful 365 day journal will inspire thoughtful daily reflections and become a keepsake record to treasure long after its pages are filled.
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52 Lists for Happiness
Drawing on happiness research and her own personal philosophy, Moorea Seal creates an inspiring tool for list lovers everywhere to discover the keys to their own unique happiness and bring more joy and balance into their lives.
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52 Lists for Calm
52 Lists for Calm will provides a safe, easy, and beautiful space to practice self-care and reflect on the best parts of your daily life. Those suffering from anxiety, tension, and burnout will find the journal particularly helpful, although anyone can bring more calm into their life with this inspiring journal to guide them.
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Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration
Start Where You Are is an interactive journal designed to help readers nurture their creativity, mindfulness, and self-motivation. It helps readers navigate the confusion and chaos of daily life with a simple reminder: that by taking the time to know ourselves, we can appreciate the world around us and achieve our dreams.
Ted Talks
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Jennifer Gimenez: The Dark Side of Beauty
Supermodel Jennifer Gimenez shares her story of rising to fame in the fashion world, bringing to light and exposing the darker side of beauty and the Hollywood industry. Upon moving to the U.S. from Argentina at 13, Jennifer Gimenez was discovered by famed photographer Bruce Weber. She quickly ascended to international stardom, appearing on hundreds of magazine covers from Vogue to Bazaar and Marie Claire, and was the youngest model ever to appear on the cover of American Elle.
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Ariel Bloomer: How to Lovingly Hack Your Brain
There are estimated to be 450 million people currently struggling with some form of mental illness in the world right now. In this inspiring talk, Ariel shares her personal story of how she took the parts of her brain that society deemed “broken” and leveraged them to create more joy and connection than she knew before. Hear how she used depression, anxiety, addiction, and vulnerability to create a big, beautiful, life for herself and to help others.
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Tara Conner: Recovery Out Loud
Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006, shares her life-long struggle with addiction and what she has learned from 10 years of sobriety. Addicts are not bad people that need to get good, but sick people that need to get well. In this challenging and at times humorous talk, she calls for a different response to the addiction crisis.
Tara Conner is a Television Personality and Recovery Advocate. Through her work, she shares her experience, strength, and hope with audiences throughout the United States.
Movies/ Documentaries/ TV Shows
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Dopesick
The series takes viewers to the epicenter of America’s struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma to a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA.
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The Pharmacist
In 1999, after losing his son in a drug-related shooting in New Orleans and lacking answers from police, a small-town pharmacist – Dan Schneider – beats the odds when he embarks on a dogged pursuit to find and bring his son’s killer to justice.
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Loudermilk
Sam Loudermilk a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with a bad attitude, manages to piss off everyone. Although his drinking is under control, he discovers that when your life is a complete mess, getting clean is the easy part.
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A Street Cat Named Bob
The true feel-good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat. Based on the international best selling book.
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How to Change Your Mind
It showcases what psychedelics teaches people about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression and transcendence.
Music
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Blacklite District
Live Another Day
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Dax
Dear Alcohol
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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Starting Over
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Demi Lovato
Sober
Support Groups
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NAMI NYC Support Groups
Their programs are led by trained volunteers with lived experience – we have “been there,” where you are. NAMI offers 5 classes, 40 support groups, their phone-based Family Match, and their Helpline. Every service NAMI offers is available free of charge.
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Smart Recovery
SMART Recovery is an international non-profit organization that provides assistance to individuals seeking abstinence from addiction. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training.
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SAFE Project Community Resources
We collaborate with communities across the nation to convert intent into action so they can become more resilient and able to respond to the impacts of mental health and substance use disorders.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
This AA locator will help you find Alcoholics Anonymous groups in your community.
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Partnership to End Addiction
Our meetings are exclusively for parents & caregivers with teen and adult children who are experimenting or struggling with substances, or in early recovery.
Podcasts
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The Seltzer Squad
The Seltzer Squad is a supportive space for those seeking and maintaining sobriety. We’re not trying to be role models, we’re just trying to hang out.
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F*cking Sober
Tawny Lara is the Developmental Editor and Publicist for the Webby Award-Winning podcast, F*cking Sober. F*cking Sober is the unflinching first person narrative of Anita Drake’s first 90 days of getting sober in NYC.
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The Sober Gay Podcast
Staying sober doesn’t have to be a lame “by the book” process. We take a new-age approach to sobriety. No topic is off-limits. Nothing is taboo.
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Recovery Rocks
Recovery Rocks is co-hosted by recovery advocates Lisa Smith, a rock and roll-loving Gen X lawyer in 12-step recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs, and Tawny Lara, an equally rock-obsessed Millennial writer who found addiction recovery through blogging.
Mental Health/ Therapy
Find detailed listings for mental health professionals in the United States with Psychology Today’s Therapist locator tool. You can also locate rehabilitation centers with this tool.
Talkspace is the most comprehensive and convenient way to take care of your mental health and wellness. We offer therapy for individuals, teens and couples, across a wide range of specialties. Connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your device—by live video, text or phone.
BetterHelp offers access to licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), and board licensed professional counselors (LPC).
Crisis
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency
Always call 911 first if you or someone you love is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or may be a danger to someone else.
National Suicide Hotline: 988 or +1 (800) 273-8255
National Helpline: +1 (800) 662-4357
Veterans Crisis Line: call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1; or text 838255
Crisis Text Line: text the word ‘Home’ to 741-741
Child Help Hotline, also has a language line, call 800-422-4453
The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+ Suicide Hotline): call +1 (866) 488-7386
The Trans Lifeline: call 1-877-565-8860
Nami Hotline: 212-684-3264 or helpline@naminyc.org to get on a waitlist
Rainn, you can reach out to their text line or their hotline. You can also gain info on shelters and legal proceedings. They also have an app. Call their National Sexual Assault Hotline for help, at 1-800-656-4673.
Nami has a helpline directory.
Each state has an option for affordable/ free rehab and behavioral health centers.
If you or someone you know has a substance abuse problem, call the Addiction Resource Center for free, confidential twenty-four-hour treatment information and referral help at 833.301.HELP or visit the website.
Call 211 to speak with a caring expert on the 211 Helpline. This locator tool will help you to connect with your local 211. 211 provides information on mental health services in your area, as well as food pantries, and more. If you need assistance locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, or exploring mental health treatment options, call 211 to speak with a live person who can help.
211 conversations are confidential, can be made anonymously, and are available in 180 languages upon request.
If you prefer to text, use webchat, or search for resources online, click here to find more ways to contact your local 211.
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