Still Sober with John Rabon

132. "I want to be clean and sober. What the f**k do I do??"

This episode I recommend what you should do if you've decided to quit alcohol or drugs but you are unsure as to how to start. 

These links were from a New York Times article back in March 2020, but they should still be helpful:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 

Federal hotline offering referrals to local treatment and support services.

 

Narcotics Anonymous

https://www.na.org/ 

Meetings worldwide for people struggling with drugs. Directory of online meetings, using Zoom, Skype and other platforms.

 

SMART Recovery

https://www.smartrecovery.org/ 

Abstinence-based international organization that uses a cognitive behavioral therapy tool kit. Has a directory of online meetings.

 

AA-Alcoholics Anonymous

http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php 

The worldwide 12-step abstinence program has extensive online resources.

 

Recovery Dharma 

https://recoverydharma.online/

This organization uses Buddhist practices and principles to support individuals in recovery. Directory of daily online meditations and meetings.

 

Women for Sobriety 

https://wfsonline.org/

Dedicated to helping women recover from substance use disorders, with online gatherings.

 

LifeRing 

https://www.lifering.org/online-meetings

Organization focusing on practical, secular support, with online meetings.

 

Moderation Management 

http://www.moderation.org/

For people seeking to moderate their drinking and not necessarily abstain, this growing group has an international network of online meetings.

 

Cocaine Anonymous Online 

https://ca.org/

International group offering online support through email and voice-only conference calls.

 

In the Rooms

https://www.intherooms.com/home/

Clearinghouse of 30 online meetings offering supports with a variety of approaches to different substance use disorders.

 

Free Apps

Connections 

https://www.addictionpolicy.org/connections-app

Evidence-based, multipurpose app to help track sobriety and connect with supportive peers and Addiction Policy Forum counselors.

 

I Am Sober

https://iamsober.com/ 

Popular, well-regarded app for planning and maintaining recovery.

 

SoberGrid 

https://www.sobergrid.com/

Large online sober-support community and peer counseling.

 

For Those Who Support People in Recovery

 

Nar-Anon 

https://www.naranonchat.com/

Global support network for those affected by someone else’s addiction. Live chat and forum available.

 

Al-Anon 

https://al-anon.org/

Using a 12-step focus, this organization offers online and phone meetings for those whose friends and relatives struggle with alcohol use disorder, among other substances.

 

Families Anonymous 

https://www.familiesanonymous.org/

Offers online 12-step meetings for family and friends with a loved one struggling with drugs, alcohol and related behavioral problems.

 

SMART Recovery Friends and Family 

https://www.smartrecovery.org/family/

This secular, cognitive behavioral-based program offers online meetings for families and friends of someone recovering from substance abuse.

131. Not a Year In Review Episode

Death to 2020, some guy trying to start a fire, and why you should watch the NFL week 17 and playoffs.

130. Funniest Person in Rehab

I react and discuss news that a well-known stand-up comedian checked into rehab. Also, Merry Christmas and stuff and junk.

129. Never Meet Your Heroes...if You're a Judgmental Pr**k

This week I discuss a hairstyle change...I share driving tips, who doesn't love those...I do an unnecessary advertisement for a company that has plenty of money. Ooh, also I do discuss a sobriety related thing I've been thinking about.

128. I Believe in Jesus or Something!

This episode is definitely more upbeat than last week, and I talk about why. I brag about my Smeg. I realize that's weird.

Hey, I also rant about comedy and the pandemic a bit, but I think I made a good point. Or, I think I made a good point?

127. Waiting Out the Panic

Just a quick episode this week dealing with the reality of trying to find work during a pandemic at the end of the year when those benefits are running out. More importantly, I talked about the temporary dread I was feeling until it finally subsided. What a time to be alive, am I right?

126. Burnin' Love

I talk about my wedding! Hell yeah! I wrap it up with Thanksgiving and COVID, because I'm Mr. Positivity.

125. Pre-Wedding Jitters or Just Run-of-the-Mill Dread?

It's a busy week, my friends. We get married this weekend, and I have a bunch of things to do. So, please bear with me on this episode. It's a half hour of talking smack, and it felt great! I hope you enjoy. I talk wedding, USPS, memes, COVID and putting captions on cat and dog pics.

124. Fodder for P-Words?

I'm consistent. I love to ramble. I talk about voting protests, demonetization words for YouTube, my upcoming wedding, manifested fear and Kendall Jenner, for some reason.

123. Is Anything Funny? (yes)

You know, there's really no written rule about what should be in the description of an episode. I mean, I could say that in this episode I talk about the stress and anxiety we all have, and how I wonder if things are funnier on an individual level vs in a group. But I could also start rambling about things I didn't completely cover in my rambling episode today. For example, I hate YouTube video titles that are lazy clickbait that somehow are still viewed by idiots...videos like "Am I pregnant? *EMOTIONAL*", because you need to be told that this youtuber will be fake emotional when she pretends to learn that she is not actually pregnant, which she knew before she tested the lighting and pressed record. I guess it would be kinda neat if all videos followed this format. "Aaron Rodgers talks Week 9 Matchup *INFORMATIVE*".

Anyhoo, enjoy.