What truly defines our humanity? Is it our intelligence, our emotions, or perhaps our knack for brewing the perfect cup of ...

At 32, after a decade and a half of repeating the same mistakes and vicious cycles until my brain and body finally couldn't take it, I got sober through a 12-step program in 2022, which is where I ...

It can be hard to drink less, for many people, socializing seems to revolve around food and alcohol. Watching the game? Let’s get the beers out. End of the workday? Let’s go home via the bar ...

We often think of tool use as a uniquely human skill, but scientists have discovered that several animal species use tools to ...

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If you’re interested in exploring a “sober curious” lifestyle, creating a plan and a support network are helpful first steps. A growing number of “sober curious” people are starting to ...

And now the trend of being “sober” (from alcohol) but also using cannabis has picked up a cool, West Coast-inspired name: “Cali-sober.” Dry January started as an unsexy antidrinking ...

“I like to say that humans are social creatures, but they’re not very ... I was only reinforcing the internal narrative that my sober self wasn’t up to scratch. But during my break from ...

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Dating can be a minefield even with alcohol. Whether you’re sober curious or tee-total, here’s how to get it right January might sound like the most depressing time to abstain from alcohol ...