Reading and Resources

Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence: Weighing Both Approaches

By Ruth Ware

What is the “Sober Curious” Movement?

By Team Monument

Alcohol Questionnaire: Check In On Your Drinking Habits

By Team Monument

6 Signs You’re Self-Medicating With Alcohol

By Mark Zauss

11 Benefits Of Cutting Back on Drinking With Moderate Alcohol Consumption

By Team Monument

How to Manage Social Anxiety Without Alcohol

By Aisha Z. Rush

The Relationship Between Alcohol and Body Weight

By Aisha Z. Rush

One Week Sober: What to Expect in The Early Days of Sobriety

By Team Monument

Abstinence vs. Drinking in Moderation: Which is Right for You?

By Elizabeth Klenk, MD

6 Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve Sober

By Team Monument

How to Help Someone Stop Drinking: Tips for Loved Ones

By Ruth Ware

Early Sobriety: 10 Helpful Tips for Your Journey

By Team Monument

How To Use Mindful Drinking To Change Your Relationship With Alcohol

By Sabrina Spotorno

The Relationship Between Alcohol & Chronic Pain

By Sabrina Spotorno

‘Should I Stop Drinking Alcohol?’ Here’s What To Consider

By Mark Zauss

What Are Alcohol Shakes And Tremors?

By Jiseung Yoon

How a Parent’s Drinking Can Affect a Child

By Sabrina Spotorno

Is Alcohol a Stimulant or Depressant?

By Amy Miles

Naltrexone Vs. Antabuse (Disulfiram): Which Is For You?

By Aisha Z. Rush

What is Sober September?

By Team Monument

6 Ways to Say No to Alcohol in Any Situation

By Team Monument

What Is ‘Emotional Sobriety’?

By Sabrina Spotorno

The Science of Hangxiety, And What To Do About It

By Aisha Rush

How to Find Self-Forgiveness in Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

How to Support a Loved One in Recovery

By Mark Zauss

Why Do I Crave Alcohol? The Science of Cravings

By Aisha Z. Rush

Making Friends In Recovery: 4 Qualities To Look Out For

By Daisy Gumin

How to Manage Alcohol Cravings: Helpful Tips & Tools

By Jiseung Yoon

7 Tips For Managing Your Drinking Post-Quarantine

By Sabrina Spotorno

Is Dry January Helpful? Here’s What Therapists Have To Say

Team Monument

Why You Feel Anxious When You Stop Drinking

By Team Monument

How To Distance Yourself From People…And Alcohol

By Sabrina Spotorno

4 Tips To Manage Anxiety You Can Start Using Right Now

By Kimberley Rodriguez

How To Navigate The Early Recovery Identity Crisis

By Sabrina Spotorno

How Alcohol (& Recovery) Affects Your Sex Drive

By Aisha Z. Rush

How to Stop Using Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism

By Team Monument

Self-Care in Recovery: 5 Ways to Put Your Wellness First

By Team Monument

What Is Sobriety?

By Team Monument

How to Stay Sober: 7 Tips for Living Without Alcohol

By Team Monument

Why Drinking Is A Trauma Response, And How To Cope Without Alcohol

By Mark Zauss

5 Healthy Alcohol Alternatives to Create New Celebratory Rituals

By Team Monument

Stress Management to Socializing: 8 Things to Do Instead of Drinking

By Team Monument

Love Languages Can Change in Sobriety, And That’s Okay

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Show Self-Compassion For The Past, Present & Future You

By Nancy Anderson

How To Tell Your Family You’re Not Drinking During a Holiday

By Nancy Anderson

The Rewarding Emotional & Physical Benefits of Sobriety

By Aisha Rush

Authentically Changing Your Role In Your Loved One’s Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Talk to A Loved One About Their Drinking

By Kimberley Rodriguez

How To Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Grateful

By Mona Ghose

How to Identify Codependency And What To Do About It

By Aisha Rush

How To Manage Your Drinking This Election Season

By Mark Zauss

How To Support Yourself While Supporting Someone In Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Recognize Alcohol Use Disorder & Depression

By Team Monument

Exercises To Achieve Your Ideal-Self

By Kimberley Rodriguez

Can I Drink In Moderation? Ask Yourself These Questions.

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Ask Your Partner For Support In Your Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

Why Experts Recommend Therapy To Stop Drinking

By Mike Russell & Laura Diamond

Tips for Managing Your Relationship with Alcohol While Social Distancing

By Holli F.

How To Tell People You’re Getting Treatment To Change Your Drinking

By Holli F.

6 Therapists On How To Stay Motivated In The New Year

By Team Monument

Your Questions About Drinking Less This Holiday, Answered

By Sabrina Spotorno

The Value (And Traps) Of Resolution Setting

By Holli F.

How Much Holiday Drinking Is Too Much?

By Nancy Anderson

My Family Gets Drunk During The Holidays. Now What?

By Mark Zauss

woman smiling by the water with elephant statues

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

By Dr. Jiseung Yoon, MD

Alcohol Use Disorder vs. Alcoholism: What’s The Difference?

By Team Monument

AA Alternatives: Tools To Stop Drinking Without Alcoholics Anonymous

By Team Monument

How Does Disulfiram Work?

By Jiseung Yoon

Naltrexone Benefits: Does Naltrexone Work?

Jiseung Yoon

What To Expect From Online Alcohol Therapy

By Holli F.

Desk with computer, coffee, notes, and phone

Treatment Plan Roadmap: How To Reach Your Goals With Monument

By Team Monument

Alcohol Recovery Timeline: What To Expect

By Team Monument

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Therapy Sessions

By Holli F.

The Monument Glossary: Why The Words We Use Matter

By Team Monument

6 Effective Tips on How to Drink in Moderation

By Team Monument

The Various Types of Drinking Habits to Be Aware Of

By Team Monument

The Effects of Binge Drinking: Risks and Long-Term Effects

By Team Monument

How to Stop Binge Drinking & Start Changing Your Habits

By Team Monument

Naltrexone 101

By Team Monument

What is Drinking on Naltrexone Like?

By Team Monument

How To Stop Drinking Alcohol Without Rehab

By Team Monument

Is Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey Dangerous?

By Team Monument

Example Emails To Invite Your Friends And Family To Monument

By Team Monument

Someone You Love Joined Monument. Now What?

By Team Monument

7 Myths About Treatment To Change Your Drinking

By Team Monument

What is Alcohol Use Disorder? Everything You Need To Know About ‘Alcohol Use Disorder’ And Its Signs

By Team Monument

Alcohol Use Disorder Is A Medical Problem. Here’s Our Medical Solution.

By Team Monument

Why Alcohol Use Disorder Is Treated Less Than You Think

By Team Monument

Three Weeks Without Alcohol: Benefits & What to Expect

By Amy Miles

Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence: Weighing Both Approaches

By Ruth Ware

What is the “Sober Curious” Movement?

By Team Monument

Alcohol Questionnaire: Check In On Your Drinking Habits

By Team Monument

Person walking in the snowy woods with a red beret

6 Signs You’re Self-Medicating With Alcohol

By Mark Zauss

11 Benefits Of Cutting Back on Drinking With Moderate Alcohol Consumption

By Team Monument

Person navigating a busy city in the cold

How to Manage Social Anxiety Without Alcohol

By Aisha Z. Rush

Someone's feet in exercise shoes sitting on a bench

The Relationship Between Alcohol and Body Weight

By Aisha Z. Rush

Person looking at calm water in the woods

One Week Sober: What to Expect in The Early Days of Sobriety

By Team Monument

Abstinence vs. Drinking in Moderation: Which is Right for You?

By Elizabeth Klenk, MD

people celebrating together behind gold tinsel

6 Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve Sober

By Team Monument

How to Help Someone Stop Drinking: Tips for Loved Ones

By Ruth Ware

Early Sobriety: 10 Helpful Tips for Your Journey

By Team Monument

How To Use Mindful Drinking To Change Your Relationship With Alcohol

By Sabrina Spotorno

The Relationship Between Alcohol & Chronic Pain

By Sabrina Spotorno

‘Should I Stop Drinking Alcohol?’ Here’s What To Consider

By Mark Zauss

What Are Alcohol Shakes And Tremors?

By Jiseung Yoon

How a Parent’s Drinking Can Affect a Child

By Sabrina Spotorno

Is Alcohol a Stimulant or Depressant?

By Amy Miles

Naltrexone Vs. Antabuse (Disulfiram): Which Is For You?

By Aisha Z. Rush

What is Sober September?

By Team Monument

6 Ways to Say No to Alcohol in Any Situation

By Team Monument

What Is ‘Emotional Sobriety’?

By Sabrina Spotorno

The Science of Hangxiety, And What To Do About It

By Aisha Rush

How to Find Self-Forgiveness in Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

How to Support a Loved One in Recovery

By Mark Zauss

Why Do I Crave Alcohol? The Science of Cravings

By Aisha Z. Rush

Making Friends In Recovery: 4 Qualities To Look Out For

By Daisy Gumin

How to Manage Alcohol Cravings: Helpful Tips & Tools

By Jiseung Yoon

7 Tips For Managing Your Drinking Post-Quarantine

By Sabrina Spotorno

How Alcohol (& Recovery) Affects Your Sex Drive

By Aisha Z. Rush

How to Stop Using Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism

By Team Monument

Self-Care in Recovery: 5 Ways to Put Your Wellness First

By Team Monument

What Is Sobriety?

By Team Monument

Women with a light up umbrella under the stars

How to Stay Sober: 7 Tips for Living Without Alcohol

By Team Monument

Why Drinking Is A Trauma Response, And How To Cope Without Alcohol

By Mark Zauss

5 Healthy Alcohol Alternatives to Create New Celebratory Rituals

By Team Monument

Stress Management to Socializing: 8 Things to Do Instead of Drinking

By Team Monument

Love Languages Can Change in Sobriety, And That’s Okay

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Show Self-Compassion For The Past, Present & Future You

By Nancy Anderson

6 Therapists On How To Stay Motivated In The New Year

By Team Monument

Is Dry January Helpful? Here’s What Therapists Have To Say

Team Monument

How To Tell Your Family You’re Not Drinking During a Holiday

By Nancy Anderson

Your Questions About Drinking Less This Holiday, Answered

By Sabrina Spotorno

The Value (And Traps) Of Resolution Setting

By Holli F.

How Much Holiday Drinking Is Too Much?

By Nancy Anderson

The Rewarding Emotional & Physical Benefits of Sobriety

By Aisha Rush

My Family Gets Drunk During The Holidays. Now What?

By Mark Zauss

Why You Feel Anxious When You Stop Drinking

By Team Monument

Authentically Changing Your Role In Your Loved One’s Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

how to talk to someone about their drinking

How To Talk to A Loved One About Their Drinking

By Kimberley Rodriguez

How To Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Grateful

By Mona Ghose

How to Identify Codependency And What To Do About It

By Aisha Rush

How To Manage Your Drinking This Election Season

By Mark Zauss

How To Distance Yourself From People…And Alcohol

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Support Yourself While Supporting Someone In Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Recognize Alcohol Use Disorder & Depression

By Team Monument

4 Tips To Manage Anxiety You Can Start Using Right Now

By Kimberley Rodriguez

Exercises To Achieve Your Ideal-Self

By Kimberley Rodriguez

Can I Drink In Moderation? Ask Yourself These Questions.

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Navigate The Early Recovery Identity Crisis

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Ask Your Partner For Support In Your Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

Why Experts Recommend Therapy To Stop Drinking

By Mike Russell & Laura Diamond

Tips for Managing Your Relationship with Alcohol While Social Distancing

By Holli F.

How To Tell People You’re Getting Treatment To Change Your Drinking

By Holli F.

How to Help Someone Stop Drinking: Tips for Loved Ones

By Ruth Ware

Authentically Changing Your Role In Your Loved One’s Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Talk to A Loved One About Their Drinking

By Kimberley Rodriguez

How to Identify Codependency And What To Do About It

By Aisha Rush

Someone You Love Joined Monument. Now What?

By Team Monument

7 Myths About Treatment To Change Your Drinking

By Team Monument

How To Support Yourself While Supporting Someone In Recovery

By Sabrina Spotorno

How To Recognize Alcohol Use Disorder & Depression

By Team Monument

What is Alcohol Use Disorder? Everything You Need To Know About ‘Alcohol Use Disorder’ And Its Signs

By Team Monument

Why Experts Recommend Therapy To Stop Drinking

By Mike Russell & Laura Diamond

Alcohol Use Disorder Is A Medical Problem. Here’s Our Medical Solution.

By Team Monument

Why Alcohol Use Disorder Is Treated Less Than You Think

By Team Monument

The Three C’s: Lessons about Recovery from My Grandfather

By Nathaniel Alexander

man holding phone and listening to earbuds

15 Sobriety Podcasts to Listen to in Recovery

By Team Monument

5 Ways My Partner Supported Me When I Decided To Quit Drinking

By Blair Sharp

9 Tips From Sober Entrepreneurs On Making Your Office Sober-Friendly

By Mike Russell

How My Sobriety Led Me To Become A Therapist At Monument

By Mark Z.

Why I Switched From AA To Monument

By Ken Abbott

Navigating Sobriety As A Black Woman

By Maya Richard-Craven

3 Fears About Sobriety I Had As A High-Functioning Drinker: And How I Overcame Them

By Heather Lowe

Lessons In Love: Dating While Sober

By Daisy Gumin

My 4 Tips For Going To Your First Party Sober

By Daisy Gumin

New Year, New Brew: 8 Non-Alcoholic Beers That Raise The Bar

By Douglas Watters

Why I Got Sober On Halloween And Never Looked Back

By Daisy Gumin

10 Alcohol-Free, Black-Owned Beverage Brands To Shop Right Now

By Latiana Blue

How I Navigate ‘Wine Mom’ Culture Without Wine

By Celeste Yvonne

How I Have Fun, Sober And Quarantined

By Daisy Gumin

How To Set Boundaries While Living With People Who Drink

By Latiana Blue

How I Confront Alcohol Cravings In Recovery

By Matt Maraynes

How My Sobriety Changed My Perspective On Fear

By Ben Appel

How I Got Through ‘Day One’ (And You Can Too)

By Matt Maraynes

Monument Nominates YOU To Write A Letter To Alcohol

By Team Monument

How I Developed A Nighttime Routine While Isolated And Alcohol-Free

By Latiana Blue

Share Your Story: Write For Monument

Team Monument