Hard Question, Honest Answer: Are You an Alcoholic or a Problem Drinker?
When it comes to addiction, there's a common misconception that people can simply "cut back" or "quit" when things get bad enough. That narrative misses the mark.
On recovery, treatment, and the work of staying well. By Tyler Matheny, CEO and cofounder of YANA.
When it comes to addiction, there's a common misconception that people can simply "cut back" or "quit" when things get bad enough. That narrative misses the mark.
The continuum of care in addiction recovery is broken. Billions are spent helping people get sober, yet far too few resources are devoted to helping them stay that way.
When everything else fails, there's one option that still works better than almost anything else: Alcoholics Anonymous. Here's why.
When Demi Lovato told Joe Rogan she was "Cali Sober," it lit up the recovery world. Fast forward to 2025, and the movement is still debated.
This episode of Braving the Journey features Tyler Matheny, cofounder of YANA - a digital platform redefining what long-term recovery looks like.
Most people say "I tried the 12 Steps and they didn't work." Almost none say "I worked the 12 Steps and they didn't work." That difference matters.
How do you actually help someone struggling with addiction? Recovery isn't a riddle. You can't force it. You can only be ready when they are.
Relapse is one of the most painful and confusing parts of addiction. Understanding why it happens starts with understanding who we're talking about.
New research from the Cochrane Collaboration shows that AA leads to increased rates and lengths of abstinence compared with other common treatments.
A good AA meeting is literature-based. Open discussion meetings, while well-intentioned, often fail the newcomer.
For people new to recovery, the Big Book and 12 Steps can be overwhelming. Here's our take on what each step means and why it matters.