Sep 23, 2019
Early sobriety can be lonely. Many people
recovering from alcohol and other substance use disorders find that
they have to change their entire social structure. And, that's not
something that happens overnight. It takes time to develop an
entirely new social life when you've had to leave the old one, that
was built around substance use, behind. Many people believe that
they will have to give up activities where drinking and drug use
are sometimes considered "the norm,"--like concerts and sporting
events-- for fear of losing their sobriety.
But, thanks to Duke Rumely and his organization S.AF.E (Sober As F$@#
Entertainment), people in recovery can safely attend events that
otherwise may have triggered their addictions. The organization's
goal is to create "sober safe zones" at sporting events, concerts,
and other social gatherings. In this episode, he talks with Dan
about the importance of staving off loneliness and boredom in
maintaining sobriety and about the power of
community.