Tips for staying sober
Is rehabilitation solely a privilege of the financially comfortable, or is there such a thing as free alcohol rehab? So, let me lay out some options available to those who wish to make a fresh start but who don't have a lot of money for private rehab centers or expensive treatments. If you have an honest desire to change your life, you can take advantage of several opportunities that will cost you mostly just willpower. … [Read more...]
Is alcoholism a disease? In my experience, people like to consider it a serious problem which plagues sufferers and those around them. But I've encountered resistance to the idea that alcoholism is a disease. Many people don't like to group alcoholics with people who suffer cancer, degenerative diseases and so on. It seems to be disrespectful to sufferers of those conditions, and I get that. Yet, people who ask "is alcoholism a disease?" need to be informed of the life-threatening nature … [Read more...]
Why do alcoholics drink? Well, because they're alcoholics. But how did they achieve that lovely title to begin with? It's actually a fairly common question. For better or for worse, alcoholics do inspire questions. That's why there are so many movies about us. So what is the answer? Well, I may have known more than my share of alcoholics in my day. And the reason it can be hard to talk about causes is that there are so many different paths to excessive drink. Also, one doesn't really … [Read more...]
It's tough, isn't it? Buddies are key as you deal with your adjustment to sobriety and with depression or anything similar you may be feeling. But however helpful those friends are, some of them are drinkers, and they bring a danger. No man is an island, though, and the fact is, you'll get offered some suds from time to time. Such an offer may be offered innocently by a person or people who are not aware that you have quit drinking. The two scenarios will require slightly different … [Read more...]
This post will be about understanding the dangers of alcohol withdrawal seizures, the most...sobering...aspects of alcoholism and quitting. I try to to keep things a bit light, or at least as encouraging as possible, but some of this stuff is just tough. Here, we have to discuss seizures, a daunting topic to be sure. But as you embark on this momentous journey of the alcohol-free life, you have to fully understand the inherent challenges and risks ahead. As most recovering alcoholics will … [Read more...]
I’m Sam Lorden Bowles, a recovered alcoholic with nineteen years of sobriety. I wanted to start this blog to clearly relate a lot of relevant information on alcohol recovery and the sober life.
I want to give back, having established a stable, happy life. I run my own heating and cooling business and enjoy reading and running.
Sam Lorden Bowles