Waypoint Recovery Center Blog

For many people in recovery, the idea of socializing without alcohol seems strange. They’ve spent their lives associating parties with booze and don’t know anyone who attends an event without a drink in their hand. 

However, there are signs that a cultural shift is underway—and that choosing to remain sober is becoming much more common. In fact, some have gone so far as to state that there is a sober revolution encouraging people from all backgrounds to either forgo alcohol consumption entirely or substantially limit their drinking. 

It can be incredibly difficult to try to maintain your sobriety when your partner isn’t supportive of your efforts. In this post, the team from Waypoint Recovery Center’s South Carolina residential substance abuse treatment program shares a few tips to help you navigate this challenging situation.

If you’re in recovery from an alcohol use disorder, you may be worried about how you’ll manage social anxiety without drinking. Alcohol is often used as a way to ease nerves in social situations, which is why learning how to manage anxiety and socialize without drinking is an essential part of the recovery process.

If you’re participating in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or a similar 12-Step program, you’ve probably heard that making amends is an important part of your recovery journey. However, you may be wondering exactly what this involves. 

In the simplest terms, “amends” are defined as “compensation for loss or injury.” This means that you’re being asked to compensate the people you’ve hurt as a result of your addiction.