Sober September: Another Chance to Reboot
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 27 August 2019There’s a decent chance you’ve heard of Dry January. It’s a seasoned trend that involves not drinking a single drop
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatments and Why They Are Effective
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 09 July 2019In medicine, treating any disorder can’t be successful without a significant amount of research that supports treatment methods. This is
AA Proven Effective for Abstinence
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 03 March 2017It’s a well-established fact that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and many other twelve-step programs based on AA, are successful. Otherwise, there
10 Reasons Every New Year’s Resolution Should be Quitting Alcohol
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 06 January 2017The beginning of the year holds many traditions: we watch a ball drop, we kiss someone at midnight, we make
20 Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 20 December 2016The holidays are approaching like a speeding train. In American cultural myth, it’s a time for good food, good company,
Recovery Comedy: Laughing your way to Recovery
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 14 October 2016Stereotypical as it may be, comedians have long been associated with drinking and doing drugs. Entertainers in general seem to
The Rise of Alcohol Free Bars & Clubs
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 05 August 2016The drinks look good: vibrant reds and greens; fresh mint and crushed ice bursting from the glass; petals; a rim
Sober Living in Universities – Sober Dorms & Collegiate Recovery Programs
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 12 July 2016Sober living in college is no easy feat. “Pregaming,” as it is called on campus (binge-drinking before social or sporting events),
Starting Your Recovery
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 08 July 2016No one wakes up and says ‘Hey I want to be an addict’. Unfortunately some easily fall victim to the
Maintaining Your Sobriety
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 16 April 2016Maintaining your sobriety isn’t as easy as it is to get sober. Each day you are faced with your demons,