Sobriety

An officer on the street is always on the lookout for driving under the influence. The officer is typically looking for signs of intoxication from the driver.

This is a poem I wrote during a brief period of sobriety

When I decided to become sober I learned and experienced so many opportunities in my life. The thought of any opportunities in my life while abusing my body with alcohol was close to zero.

Finding the right drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility can definitely be a challenge, and it is extremely important for those that struggle with addiction to find the one that fits best and that will help them achieve sobriety.

Describes steps taken to go beyond sobriety, escape AA and find true recovery.

Nancy Kerrigan's recent troubles are just one sad chapter in the bizarre world of figure skating.

Prisoner expresses his Attitude of Gratitude on Thanksgiving Day

There are 12 states which do not allow DUI checkpoints. Five states have ruled that they are against state constitutions, protecting their citizens where the U.S. Supreme Court failed to do so.

The Supreme Court ruled that sobriety checkpoints are constitutional. But, there are regulations on how and for what purpose roadblocks may be conducted, or they violate the Fourth Amendment.

If you get arrested for drunk driving, it is hard to know how best to deal with the situation. The following advice will help you navigate the legal system and deal with your DUI with the least amount of hassle, stress, and expense.

Sobriety is a personal choice between suffering and recovering. Learning to discern the difference is an ongoing goal, it is also a matter of perception. There are general ideas that accompany the terms suffering and recovering.

A Relationship Is Not A Good Idea

Living your dreams in sobriety should not be just your goal; it is what you have earned.

The concept of emotional sobriety in relation to members of Alcoholics Anonymous is explored in this article.

Sobriety is suppose to bring a sense of rebirth and it does, but how long does that sense last. Embracing sobriety meant embracing myself.

Roadside sobriety tests, sometimes also called field sobriety tests, are examinations conducted by police officers when they suspect that you are driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). But do you have to consent?

Feature on halfway houses

Investigating the Bible's teaching on sobriety.

In an effort to keep drunk drivers off the road, police are setting up sobriety checkpoints.

One of the most effective ways in which police officers catch drunk drivers is with sobriety roadblocks and checkpoints. The police will stop specific cars (using a random pattern) and will determine whether any of the drivers are inebriated.

Although the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sobriety checkpoints are constitutional, there are certain requirements that must be met in order for sobriety checkpoints to be legal.

This article represents a five year sequel to "Experiences of a Young Alcoholic: Reflections on Five Years of Sobriety."

A woman receives an unexpected gift from an old friend at a "liquid luncheon" before Christmas in Chicago.

Less? Perhaps more?

Daniel Radcliffe and the Harry Potter kids have been held up as child stars who overcame the usual temptations. Yet Radcliffe revealed that he did have a drinking problem for a while, although he managed to overcome it behind the scenes.

On my latest trip to Panama, I vegetated on isolated beaches and pondered the answers to life's toughest questions. What direction do I want to go in life? How do I become successful? What does it feel like to be a sea cucumber?

Are we really getting smarter? How come what's "in" now was also "in" decades ago? Apparently getting smarter has nothing to do with being original.

Living in early sobriety is hard, let's face it if you feel anything like me you have just lost your closest friend, lover and confidant.

Antabuse, you might be wondering if it is safe, does it work, and what happens if I take it and decide to have a drink? I am going to share some of my experiences with you and try to answer those questions.