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Sober Bartender Reinvents Zero‑Proof Cocktails

AUDIO – BRAVO! – Jan. 21, 2026 - This week on The Dish, we’re sharing a story that originally aired on Stateside from Michigan Public. Host April Baer sat down with Max Schikora, the bar manager at Echelon Kitchen an... Read More...

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Hilary Sheinbaum: Going Dry, Sober Curiosity and Non-Alcoholic Manischewitz

JEWS AREN’T ALCOHOLICS? – Jan. 22, 2026 - Ten years ago, Ms. Sheinbaum participated in Dry January for the first time. She had no idea it would change her life! “I made a very spontaneous, silly bet with one of my... Read More...

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10 Non-Alcoholic Beer Brands To Avoid and 15 to Buy

STAY STOUT – Jan. 25, 2026 - Since the number of non-alcoholic beers has increased so dramatically, Chowhound wanted to see which of these beers were worth trying. I, the sober individual on staff, was charged with s... Read More...

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Søbr Market: All the Fun Without the Hangover

BEING SOBER DOESN’T MEAN BEING BORING – Jan. 20, 2026 - Søbr Market is a one-stop shop for non-alcoholic drinks, offering alcohol-free spirits, wines, mocktails, and ready-to-drink cans that recreate classic cocktail... Read More...

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Giving Up the Booze

WHY ARE PEOPLE TURNING AWAY? – Jan. 2026 - That the U.S. is losing its taste for the hard stuff. In a recent Gallup survey, 54% of American adults said they consumed alcohol, the lowest level since the pollster began... Read More...

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Buff Bagwell Talks 20 Years of Daily Sedation Before Getting Sober

WRESTLING – Jan. 19, 2026 - Former WCW star Buff Bagwell has opened up about the depths of his addiction, revealing he spent two decades under constant sedation before finally getting clean...In an interview on Insig... Read More...

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Amanda Seyfried Credits ‘extreme’ OCD with Helping Her Avoid Alcohol & Drugs

MOVIE STAR – Jan. 19, 2026 - The Testament of Ann Lee actress recently opened up about her struggles with the condition during an interview with Vogue, sharing that she was formally diagnosed with “really extreme” ob... Read More...

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Why Giving Up Alcohol Leaves Women More Burned Out

STUDY IS SEXIST? – Jan. 19, 2026 - We now have the research to confirm that sobriety isn’t just transforming your tipple of choice, but your thirst for life. According to the government’s latest Health Survey for Eng... Read More...

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How Tom Holland’s NA Beer Company Plans to 3x Revenue

AUDIO – BY BEING FAMOUS? – Jan. 20, 2026 - After approaching nearly $10 million in sales during its first year on shelves, Bero, the non-alcoholic beer brand co-founded by actor Tom Holland, will cap off its second D... Read More...

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7 Country Songs About Giving Up Drinking

VIDEO – BOOTS NOT REQUIRED – Jan. 15, 2026 - January can be a powerful time to reflect on how drinking fits into your life. For country fans, that reflection hits even deeper. This genre has always told the truth abo... Read More...

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Drying Out In a Drinking Town

VIDEO – ALWAYS A CHALLENGE – Jan. 13, 2026 - It might be hard to believe after a visit to Lower Broadway, but fewer people are drinking these days – at least that’s what folks are telling pollsters. According to G... Read More...

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Joseline Hernandez Shares Sobriety Milestone

HOW SWEET – Jan. 13, 2026 - Joseline is marking a personal milestone that stands in sharp contrast to the chaotic reputation she built over more than a decade in reality television. The outspoken star reveal... Read More...

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Fivio Foreign: Sobriety Made Him Realize How Much Time He Wasted ‘Being Smacked’

STONED NO MORE – Jan. 14, 2026 - Becoming sober has changed Fivio Foreign’s life for the better. In late December, the rapper and producer announced that he planned to enter rehab, saying he wanted to “stop making a ... Read More...

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Are Americans Sobering Up?

LITTLE BY LITTLE – Jan. 12, 2026 - New data indicate that alcohol consumption among adults in the United States has begun relatively rapidly declining in the past 2 to 3 years. Additional surveillance is needed to de... Read More...

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Judas Priest Vocalist Marks 40 Years of Staying Sober

FOR THE LONG HAUL – Jan. 9, 2026 - Being sober after years of addiction is something to celebrate, and Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford is patting himself on the back for making it through 40 years of sobriety. I... Read More...

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Woman shows off huge face transformation after going 30 days without alcohol

VIDEO – WITHOUT A CHIP – Jan. 8, 2026 - Banishing booze for a month had quite the magnificent effect on this woman’s face. Paige Raeleen cut alcohol out of her life for 30 days as part of her ‘sober experiment’, w... Read More...

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Sobriety Program Helped Me Get My Life Back

HOMEOPATHY... – Jan. 7, 2026 - People recovering from alcoholism say a programme which uses alcohol to achieve sobriety is helping them transform their lives. Worthing-based substance misuse charity Turning Tides ... Read More...

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Dry January is Obscuring The Reality of How America Boozes Now

A LITTLE MORE...OR LESS? – Jan. 8, 2026 - Dry January is hitting a little differently this year. A growing number of Americans planned to participate in the month-long abstention — 56% of adults, according to Civi... Read More...

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The Sober Party Girl Revolution

JOY WITHOUT THE BOOZE – Jan. 8, 2026 - At a members-only club in Manhattan, a new generation rejects alcohol but isn’t quite ready to give up the party. “My resolution,” she yelled over the strains of disco to a coup... Read More...

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‘Dry January’ Fosters Sobriety During the New Year

VIDEO – IT’S A START – Jan. 1, 2026 - Many people are setting new goals for the new year, with one popular resolution focusing on cutting back on alcohol consumption after the holiday season through ‘Dry January.’ ... Read More...

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Tips For Maintaining Sobriety Over the Holidays

SLIPPERY TIMES – Nov. 26, 2025 - With so many parties this time of year, the temptation to drink can be especially difficult for those in recovery and trying to stay sober. Counselors with the Youngstown Urban Min... Read More...

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Gigi Hadid Embraces Sobriety in Support of Bradley Cooper

TRUE LOVE – Nov/ 15, 2025 - Supermodel Gigi Hadid has reportedly given up alcohol. This significant lifestyle change is a show of support for her boyfriend, Bradley Cooper. The actor is famously committed to his sobr... Read More...

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Woman Takes Next Step In Sobriety

EXERCISE MATTERS – Nov. 5, 2025 - Laurie Doxtator starts each morning with affirmations. “It’s OK to say no,” she thinks to herself while breathing in and breathing out, slowly grounding herself. “I’m pro... Read More...

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Staying Sober During the Holiday Season

BOOZE IS NOT AN OPTION – Nov/ 8, 2025 - Staying sober during the holidays isn’t about missing out – it’s about creating new, meaningful traditions that reflect who you’ve become. With preparation, mindfulness and the... Read More...

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How Katie Herzog Drank Herself To Sobriety

AUDIO – GOOD TRICK – Oct. 30, 2025 - Katie Herzog is a journalist and creator and co-host of the podcast Blocked and Reported, which calls itself a podcast that, quote: “Scours the internet for its craziest, silliest... Read More...

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Musician Turns 10 Years Sober into Purpose-driven Career

VIDEO – ONE NOTE AT A TIME – Oct. 31, 2025 - In 2016, Steve Kidwell was incarcerated in Fayette County, where he went through the worst detox of his life. However, he views that experience differently now. “... Read More...

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13 Non-Alcoholic Beers Ranked

HEINEKEN 00! – Nov. 1, 2025 - While some beer purists may scoff at the idea, there are many reasons why one may choose to drink a non-alcoholic beer. Reasons related to morals, religion, health, or addiction recovery... Read More...

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‘The Sober Shift’ The Abundance Of an Alcohol Free Life

VIDEO – NOW SHE HAS IT ALL – Oct. 28, 2025 - Suzanne Warye’s new book is a modern guide to breaking away from the societal pressures around drinking. See Website ... Read More...

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Walk Highlights Growing Global Sobriety Movement

HEALTHY PEOPLE RISE UP – Sept. 28, 2025 - Almost 100 people gathered at Mount Royal Park for a wellness walk organized by Sober Is the New Cool on Saturday. The event is part of a growing international movement, with... Read More...

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Being Sober In College

100% Proof Education – Oct. 7, 2025 - To me, grabbing a non-alcoholic drink with a friend is one of life’s simple joys. “Why don’t you drink?” they asked. “Why don’t you mind your own business?” I responded. I’... Read More...

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