Check out how others got sober — and then you decide what is best for you. — Stephen King has no memory of writing Cujo, his thriller about a rabid St. Bernard gone mad. That is a significant blackout, if ever there was one. King also admits there are several other books he has no memory of writing. Incredible. There are various ways to find sobriety: spontaneous…

You’ve got to get up off the couch, engage your mind and move your body: “…life is about living, not existing.” — In a recent interview, the reporter asked Arnold Schwarzenegger, “How does it feel to be 75?” His reply: I wouldn’t know what it feels like. I feel very good, and I feel full of energy. The most important thing is to keep active. And to keep the mind active. …

Getting sober is the goal, but it's not always the whole story. — There weren't drugs or alcohol found in Robin Williams' system. He was sober when he took his life by hanging on August 11, 2014. His death shocked and saddened the world. Marin County, where I lived for 40 years and was Robin's home, was especially devastated by this heartbreaking loss. …

Sure, drinking can be a good time — until it’s not. — I came of age in the ’60s. Most of you are too young to remember the Summer of Love. It wasn’t all love. It was also a time of drugs — psychedelics, weed, hashish, and other mind-altering substances. Oh yes, there was still alcohol. And don’t be fooled — alcohol…

Having guidance when you quit drinking is critical — here's that help. — I made a serious attempt to quit drinking three times. Yes, this implies, I failed twice. What was the difference the third time? I Changed My Mind The first two times I quit, I thought I could succeed because I'd read several books about successful quitters. I thought I knew how to do it…

Sobriety is one of the most outstanding achievements of my life and can be yours, too. — I was like the woman in the movie When Harry Met Sally — “I’ll have what she’s having!” Only it wasn’t sex I wanted. I wanted sobriety. I’d been reading quite a bit about people who had been addicted and sobered up. I liked what I read. These former drinkers…

There are signs — here’s what you need to know. — Alcohol misuse is a significant problem, with almost 100,000 Americans dying from it each year. Worldwide, 3 million deaths result from abuse yearly. It is estimated that one in 12 adults in the U.S. misuse alcohol or have an addiction to it. That’s 18 million people. …

Now you can use the old jar technique in a new way — to manage your cravings. — There's no way around it — coping with urges is a part of attaining sobriety. Whether you're giving up alcohol — or any addictive substance, the cravings will hit you from the ethers or because it's that time of day or you see someone doing it. Or just because you…

If so, you may want to rethink that. — My high school sweetheart was a gem. 6 feet, 4 inches tall, with curly hair and big brown eyes. He was funny and sensitive, and he loved me as all get out. I was crazy about him, too. Plus, he had a cool red Chevy convertible. What more did a…