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A sobriety toolbox is a personal collection of healthy coping tools that you can carry with you anywhere

How to Build a Sobriety Toolbox

by Holly Whitaker, Founder

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5 Tips To Work With Your Therapist At Home

by Ruby Mehta, LSCW, Director of Clinical Operations

Why “Am I an Alcoholic?” Is the Wrong Question

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

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Why Drinking Makes Your Anxiety Worse

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

What is Alcohol Use Disorder?

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

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How to Build Healthy Habits and Self-Care Rituals for Addiction Recovery

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

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7 Tips to Survive the Holidays Without a Drink

by Holly Whitaker, Founder

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What is The Fading Affect Bias and How to Overcome it

by Ruby Mehta, LSCW, Director of Clinical Operations

6 Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Sobriety

by Holly Whitaker, Founder

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How to Invite Your Friends And Family To Explore Tempest (Email Template Included!)

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

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How to Overcome the Urge To Drink During the Holidays

by Ruby Mehta, LSCW, Director of Clinical Operations

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The Unexpected Benefits of Sobriety

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

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How to Keep Dry January Going into February (and Beyond!)

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

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How to Build a Support System in Addiction Recovery

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

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The Most Common Questions About Quitting Drinking, Answered

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

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How to Create a Peaceful Morning Ritual in Early Sobriety

by Jacqui Hathaway Levin, Contributor

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8 Simple Steps to Create a Healthy Daily Routine in Recovery

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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How to Know If You're Ready to Quit Drinking

by Olivia Pennelle, Contributor

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How to Pay for Addiction Treatment Through Your Benepass

by Bri Speiss, Director of Growth Marketing

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How to Address Resentment Towards Loved Ones in Sobriety

by Alex Kilpatrick, Contributor

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How to Create a Calming Nighttime Ritual in Early Sobriety

by Jacqui Hathaway Levin, Contributor

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3 Ways to Stop Drinking Right Now

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

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How to Tell Your Workplace That You Have Quit Drinking

by Jacqui Hathaway Levin, Contributor

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13 Milestones to Celebrate After You Quit Drinking

by Aprill Emig, Contributor

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8 Ways To Have a Sober St. Patrick's Day

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

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Why Does it Take So Long to Stop Drinking?

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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9 Ways You'll Get Your Spark Back After You Stop Drinking

by Katie Allcorn, Contributor

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How to Address Resentment Towards Loved Ones After Quitting Drinking

by Beth Plumptre, Contributor

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How to Deal with Anger in Early Sobriety

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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How to Quit Drinking with Tempest Membership

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

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How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep?

by Laura Cathcart Robbins, Contributor

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How Does Alcohol Affect My Relationship with Money?

by Olivia Pennelle, Contributor

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How Does Alcohol Affect Anxiety?

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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What are Cross Addictions and How Do I Know if I Have One?

by Anne McCarthy, Contributor

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5 Common Cross Addictions You May Experience in Recovery

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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How Does Alcohol Affect My Relationships?

by Tawny Lara, Contributor

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How to Find a Therapist Who Specializes in Cross Addiction

by Annakeara Stinson, Contributor

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I Quit Drinking During the Pandemic. Now What?

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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5 Tips to Avoid Drinking on Cinco de Mayo

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

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The Difference Between Guilt, Shame, and Regret in Early Recovery (And How to Overcome Them)

by Nia Norris, Contributor

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How Parents Can Practice Self-Care in Early Recovery

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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How to Stop Drinking Wine in the Evening

by Ginger O’Donnell, Contributor

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How Getting Sober Makes You More Resilient

by Olivia Pennelle, Contributor

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5 Myths About Drinking Alcohol, Debunked

by Molly Ruggere, Contributor

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Can Seasonal Affective Disorder Happen in the Summer?

by Michelle Yang, Contributor

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5 Ways to Untangle Shame Around Difficult Emotions in Early Sobriety

by Jacqui Hathaway Levin, Contributor

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8 Tips to Stay Sober on Heavy Drinking Holidays

by Isabel Thottam, Contributor

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How Tempest is Closing the Gap Between Excessive Drinking and Treatment

by Ruby Mehta, Director of Clinical Operations

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How to Talk About Quitting Drinking as a Parent

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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The Ultimate List of Resources to Help You Explore Your Relationship with Alcohol

by Olivia Pennelle, Contributor

How to Celebrate Pride Month as a Queer Sober Person

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

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How Do I Know if I Need Therapy After Quitting Alcohol?

by Annakeara Stinson, Contributor

Is it Safe to Quit Alcohol Cold Turkey?

by Amber Leventry, Contributor

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What is Hangxiety and What You Need to Know About Hangover Anxiety

by Laura Cathcart Robbins, Contributor

Why Alcohol Isn’t the Cure For Your Social Anxiety

by Claire Gillespie, Contributor

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Does Life Get Better After Quitting Alcohol?

by Jacqui Hathaway Levin, Contributor

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How to Find Sober Joy in a Post-Pandemic World

by Tracy Brown Hamilton, Contributor

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4 Ways to Stay Sober on the Fourth of July

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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3 Tips to Stay (or Get) Sober in a Post-Pandemic World

by Laurie Bardon Syphard, Contributor

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6 Tips for Sober Introverts to Reconnect with Friends Post-Pandemic

by Maggie Downs, Contributor

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7 Tips for Traveling Abroad Without Drinking

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

6 Alternate Coping Mechanisms for When You're Not Drinking

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

Will I Lose All My Friends if I Quit Drinking?

by Tawny Lara, Contributor

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How I Replaced Drinking with Reading

by Kelly Showker, Contributor

What is Tempest and Which Program is Right for You?

by Tabitha Vidaurri, Senior Copywriter

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How To Build a Zero Proof Cocktail Bar at Home

by Elva Ramirez, Contributor

15 Sober Staycation Ideas for the Summer

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

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30 Recovery Memoirs to Inspire You to Quit Drinking

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

25 Tips on Having Your Best Sober Summer Ever

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

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Will My Personality Change if I Quit Drinking?

by Olivia Pennelle, Contributor

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8 Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety Without Alcohol

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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How to Not Drink During Times of Crisis

by Olivia Pennelle, Contributor

15 Self-Care Ideas if You're Trying to Quit Drinking

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

How Can I Overcome Self-Sabotage When Trying to Quit Drinking?

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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How to Navigate Wine-Mom Culture When You're Not Drinking

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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I Quit Drinking for My Kids, but I Stay Sober for Me

by Celeste Yvonne, Contributor

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What is Recovery Month and Why Is It So Important?

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager

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Do I Need Willpower to Quit Drinking?

by Nicole Slaughter Graham, Staff Writer

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Now is the Perfect Time to do a ‘Sober October’

by Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager