Alcohol Recovery Resources

Big News! Tempest Joins the Monument Family
We are excited to announce that Tempest has been acquired by Monument. This new chapter will ensure that Tempest will […]

How to Talk to Kids About Your Experience with Addiction
When Elizabeth Maracut entered rehab for alcohol use disorder in 2015, she knew she had to tell her daughter and […]

Sober Parenting During the Pandemic
I got sober in 2009. At the time, my now-oldest son was two years old. After I dedicated myself to […]

Resources to Help Explore Your Relationship with Alcohol
Recovery is akin to overcoming a series of hurdles, the first one of which is to quit alcohol. Of course, […]
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What is Accountability Coaching at Tempest?
When we start something new, like a new workout routine, way of eating, or even when we choose to get […]

How to Say ‘No’ to a Holiday Cocktail
This is likely the first holiday season since the pandemic that most of us will be gathering in person, which […]

6 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship with Alcohol
It’s not easy making the first move toward evaluating your drinking patterns, especially if you don’t feel comfortable talking about […]

How to Tell People You Don’t Drink
A few years ago, I sat across from a sober friend who was telling a story about a recent outing […]

6 Common Fears of Sobriety, And How to Overcome Them
Before we enact any kind of big change in life, we tend to think about things for a long while. […]

Now is the Perfect Time to do a ‘Sober October’
You’re probably pretty familiar with Dry January. In fact, you might be one of the 15% of Americans who participate in Dry January every […]

Do I Need Willpower to Quit Drinking?
Getting sober isn’t just about willpower—the key is being willing to try. People who aren’t familiar with how addiction recovery […]

What is Recovery Month and Why is it so Important?
If you are one of the roughly 10% of Americans who are in recovery today, according to data from 2012, […]

I Quit Drinking for My Kids but I Stay Sober for Me
If I were not a parent, I am certain that I would still be in active addiction. Nightly wine, weekend […]

How to Navigate Wine-Mom Culture When You’re Not Drinking
While walking through Target during a time-to-re-up-on-all-the-essentials shopping trip, I passed the sundresses, rompers, jeans, and flowy t-shirts that line […]