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Flashback Friday: Your Sober Weekend Rewind
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
It’s Friday! Welcome to your weekend. This week, we’re diving deep into storytelling that matters—from gripping documentaries that unpack the realities of substance use, to hilarious novels, mocktail meccas, and a cruise to Antarctica (yes, really).
Need a new binge-worthy doc for your next night in? We’ve rounded up 11 must-watch substance use disorder documentaries that will educate, inspire, and maybe even move you to tears. Want a little humor with your healing? Check out Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict for a witty, raw, and unexpectedly relatable read. And if you’re dreaming of colder climates, Sober Celebrations is setting sail for the ultimate gratitude journey to Antarctica.
As always, we’ve got your sober social calendar and pop culture radar covered. Sip back, relax, and scroll on—you never know what might spark your next sober obsession.
— Alexandra Nyman / Publisher / New York, NY 🌃

ENTERTAINMENT
Top 11 Substance Use Disorder Documentaries to Add to Your Playlist
Exploring Our Top Picks: Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Documentaries In our curated list, we spotlight the documentaries that delve into alcohol and substance abuse—insightful narratives that resonate with many in recovery. In the realm of early recovery, knowledge holds immense power, offering a sense of connection and understanding as you navigate your journey. Remember, finding common ground with others facing similar challenges can be a source of solace and solidarity. It’s always the perfect time to unwind, relax, and indulge in some quality Netflix and Chill sessions. After all, who can resist the allure of cozying up and immersing yourself in captivating stories that ignite introspection and empathy?
#QUITLIT
Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict, A Novel by Brianne Davis
Imagine if Sex and the City’s Samantha was an addict and her drug of choice was men. Go on a hilarious, inspiring, and, at times, shocking journey as Roxanne conquers her fears, changes her ways, gets closer to healthy relationships, and embraces self-love a little more each day.
HAPPY EVERY HOUR
Top 36 Non-Alcoholic Bars & Bottle Shops in the USA
One of the most well-known non-alcoholic bottle shops in the USA is “Spirited Away” which is based in New York City. They offer a wide range of non-alcoholic beers, wines, and spirits, as well as mixers, syrups, and other ingredients to make delicious mocktails. They also offer a subscription service, so you can have your favorite non-alcoholic drinks delivered right to your door.
SOBER EVENTS
Gratitude Cruise to Antarctica with Sober Celebrations
We have sailed all six continents on our fellowship vacations and have only one more to leave footprints on! I hear it is a profound experience to set eyes upon Antarctica. Breathtaking vistas, otherworldly wildlife, and the journey itself leave an indelible mark on visitors. Here is a land of paradoxes: the world’s biggest desert, the world’s largest ice sheet, nearly two miles thick. Virtually unexplored just 150 years ago, this continent belongs to no nation and is protected by an international treaty for peaceful scientific pursuit.
SOBER POPCULTURE
Witty and Sarcastic Comebacks & One-Liners For When People Ask Why We’re Not Drinking
Here is a recap of the Sober Pop Tips on one-liners and witty comebacks for people asking us why we aren’t drinking. Bring on the snark or practice being the best version of your sober self – you decide! Notes as discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021.
SOBER POPCULTURE
Tchotchkes, Sobriety, and Sparkle: Inside The Sober Curator’s Hilarious Tchotchke Showdown New Gameshow
If you imagined a mashup of “Antiques Roadshow,” “Comedy Central,” and a sober support group, you’d land squarely in the glitter-filled chaos that is The Sober Curator’s Tchotchke Showdown. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Tamar Routly (aka T. Bouge), the podcast’s first-ever showdown pulled together eclectic treasures, competitive storytelling, and a panel of lively sobriety experts.

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