Resources
Stories, research, and practical help for recovery.
Member stories, research explained in plain language, and tips from coaches who have been there.
ALL
STORIES
RESEARCH
INSIGHTS
RECOVERY TIPS
EDUCATIONAL
5 Signs You Need Recovery Support After Treatment
5 Signs You Need Recovery Support After Treatment
Joy
Matthew's Story: Finally Free
Matthew's Story: Finally Free
Matthew G.
Melissa's Story: Finding the Silver Lining
Melissa's Story: Finding the Silver Lining
Melissa M.
Kayla's Story: Recovery is a Journey - Not a Destination
Kayla's Story: Recovery is a Journey - Not a Destination
Kayla M.
Nick's Story: From Survival to Service, Leadership, and Purpose
Nick's Story: From Survival to Service, Leadership, and Purpose
Nick D., NCPRSS
Holly's Story: From Surviving to Serving
Holly's Story: From Surviving to Serving
Holly A.
Ciara's Story: The Girl I Was, The Woman I Became.
Ciara's Story: The Girl I Was, The Woman I Became.
Ciara L., NCPRSS
Jaymie's Story: A Life Reclaimed
Jaymie's Story: A Life Reclaimed
Jaymie R.
There’s No Right Way to Recover. That’s Why We Built Live Free.
There’s No Right Way to Recover. That’s Why We Built Live Free.
By Matt Serel, CEO & Co-Founder, You Are Accountable
Story
Rachel's Story: Not All Change Is Bad - The Story of a University Brat
Rachel's Story: Not All Change Is Bad - The Story of a University Brat
Rachel L.
Story
Lisa's Story: I wasn’t alone
Lisa's Story: I wasn’t alone
Lisa M.
Story
Bethany's Story: The Night I Took My Power Back
Bethany's Story: The Night I Took My Power Back
Bethany L.
Story
Mariah's Story: Helping the next person
Mariah's Story: Helping the next person
Mariah D.
Story
Philip's Story: Finding genuine connection and the foundation for a spiritual life rooted in honesty and healing
Philip's Story: Finding genuine connection and the foundation for a spiritual life rooted in honesty and healing
Philip L.
Story
Jordan's Story: Believe in yourself again
Jordan's Story: Believe in yourself again
Jordan M.
Story
Bobbie's Story: Transformation is Possible
Bobbie's Story: Transformation is Possible
Bobbie S.
Story
Corbin's Story: Being in recovery is the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life
Corbin's Story: Being in recovery is the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life
Corbin R.
Story
Stacion’s Story: When Passion Met Purpose
Stacion’s Story: When Passion Met Purpose
Stacion J.
Story
Stephen's Story: My recovery journey came full circle
Stephen's Story: My recovery journey came full circle
Stephen C.
Story
Sam's Story: Embrace Life Fully
Sam's Story: Embrace Life Fully
Sam P.
Story
Maitlyn's Story: The Other Side of Rock Bottom
Maitlyn's Story: The Other Side of Rock Bottom
Maitlyn H.
Story
Jeff's Story: From Alabama to Awakening: A Life Changed by Moments
Jeff's Story: From Alabama to Awakening: A Life Changed by Moments
Jeff G.
Story
Sam's Story: The Decision That Was Enough
Sam's Story: The Decision That Was Enough
Sam L.
Story
Autumn's Story: I Am the One Out of Three Who Made It
Autumn's Story: I Am the One Out of Three Who Made It
Autumn B., CPRS
Story
Rick’s Story: The Real Work Began After Getting Sober
Rick’s Story: The Real Work Began After Getting Sober
Rick L.
NCQA
NCQA Just Validated What We've Known for Years: Peer Support Works for SUD Recovery
NCQA Just Validated What We've Known for Years: Peer Support Works for SUD Recovery
Matt Serel
Story
A Life Reclaimed: Kimber's Story of Recovery, Resilience, and Purpose
A Life Reclaimed: Kimber's Story of Recovery, Resilience, and Purpose
Kimber P., NCPRSS
Story
Why Medicare Became Personal to Me
Why Medicare Became Personal to Me
Melissa R.
Story
Kiarrah's Story: From Prevention to Purpose: My Journey Into Recovery and Accountability
Kiarrah's Story: From Prevention to Purpose: My Journey Into Recovery and Accountability
Kiarrah S., NCPRSS
Story
Why I’m Joining You Are Accountable
Why I’m Joining You Are Accountable
Kiel Dowlin
Story
Jess's Story: How Motherhood Became My Turning Point
Jess's Story: How Motherhood Became My Turning Point
Jess K, NCPRSS
Story
Pablo on Accountability, Recovery, and Building a Life of Purpose
Pablo on Accountability, Recovery, and Building a Life of Purpose
Pablo McCabe, LCSW
Story
Daniella's Story: Turning Pain Into Purpose
Daniella's Story: Turning Pain Into Purpose
Daniella C., NCPRSS
Story
Whitney's Story: From the Edge of Death to a Life of Purpose
Whitney's Story: From the Edge of Death to a Life of Purpose
Whitney H., NCPRSS
Story
Katelyn's Journey From Darkness to Healing
Katelyn's Journey From Darkness to Healing
Katelyn C.
Story
Christine: A Journey Through Trauma, Truth, and Transformation
Christine: A Journey Through Trauma, Truth, and Transformation
Christine S.
Story
Shannon's Story: From Lived Experience to Lasting Change
Shannon's Story: From Lived Experience to Lasting Change
Shannon G., NCPRSS
Story
From Rock Bottom to Rising Strong: Jennifer's Journey of Recovery and Purpose
From Rock Bottom to Rising Strong: Jennifer's Journey of Recovery and Purpose
Jennifer G., NCPRSS
Story
Al's Story: From Chaos to Recovery
Al's Story: From Chaos to Recovery
Al C., NCPRSS
Story
Rachael's Journey: When Surrender Becomes Freedom
Rachael's Journey: When Surrender Becomes Freedom
Rachael A.
Story
From the Ashes: Amy's Recovery Story
From the Ashes: Amy's Recovery Story
Amy H., CPRS
Story
From Survival to Freedom: Kelly's Journey in Recovery
From Survival to Freedom: Kelly's Journey in Recovery
Kelly T., NCPRSS
Story
Corbin’s Journey: From Addiction’s Grip to a Life in Recovery
Corbin’s Journey: From Addiction’s Grip to a Life in Recovery
Corbin M., NCPRSS
Story
From Darkness to Purpose: Chris' Journey of Recovery
From Darkness to Purpose: Chris' Journey of Recovery
Chris S., NCPRSS
Story
Emily's Story : From Addiction and Self-Destruction to Healing, Hope, and Purpose
Emily's Story : From Addiction and Self-Destruction to Healing, Hope, and Purpose
Emily C.-Conder, NCPRSS
Story
Erin's Journey: From Rock Bottom to Redemption
Erin's Journey: From Rock Bottom to Redemption
Erin W., NCPRSS
Partnership
Accountable Partners with Charlie Health to Launch Primary Substance Use Disorder Track
Accountable Partners with Charlie Health to Launch Primary Substance Use Disorder Track
Accountable
Success stories
Jason's Story - From Rock Bottom to New Heights: My Journey of Recovery and Reinvention Journey of Recovery and Reinvention
Jason's Story - From Rock Bottom to New Heights: My Journey of Recovery and Reinvention Journey of Recovery and Reinvention
By Jason
Resources
Stephanie's Story - My Journey to Addiction Recovery and Giving Back
Stephanie's Story - My Journey to Addiction Recovery and Giving Back
Stephanie
Story
Brittany's Story: Overcoming Addiction to Find Hope, Healing, and Purpose
Brittany's Story: Overcoming Addiction to Find Hope, Healing, and Purpose
Brittany P., CPRS
Information and education
Embracing Recovery During the Holiday Season
Embracing Recovery During the Holiday Season
By Dave A., NCPRSS
Recovery
Sober Soup: A Recipe for Navigating the Holidays in Recovery
Sober Soup: A Recipe for Navigating the Holidays in Recovery
Nikki B., NCPRSS
Story
Worth the Wait: Megan's Path to Lasting Addiction Recovery and Purpose
Worth the Wait: Megan's Path to Lasting Addiction Recovery and Purpose
Megan M., NCPRSS
Story
Overdose Awareness Day: A Reflection on Hope and Recovery
Overdose Awareness Day: A Reflection on Hope and Recovery
Dave A., NCPRSS
Story
Overdose Awareness Day: Survivor's Guilt Transformed into Hope
Overdose Awareness Day: Survivor's Guilt Transformed into Hope
Shannon S., NCPRSS
Story
Let's Freaking Live! - Melissa's Story - Finding Addiction Recovery Before 20
Let's Freaking Live! - Melissa's Story - Finding Addiction Recovery Before 20
Melissa E., NCPRSS
Story
From Rock Bottom to Triumph: How Sarah Overcame Addiction and Found Joy
From Rock Bottom to Triumph: How Sarah Overcame Addiction and Found Joy
Sarah C., NCPRSS
Story
Marking Women's History Month: A Reflection on Sobriety, Self-Acceptance, and Shaping My Legacy
Marking Women's History Month: A Reflection on Sobriety, Self-Acceptance, and Shaping My Legacy
Nicole B., NCPRSS
Story
Embracing Our Essence: A Women's History Month Reflection on Rediscovering and Celebrating Authentic Womanhood
Embracing Our Essence: A Women's History Month Reflection on Rediscovering and Celebrating Authentic Womanhood
Ailish A., NCPRSS
Story
Breaking Barriers: Black History Month and the Intersection of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Breaking Barriers: Black History Month and the Intersection of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Nick D., NCPRSS
Story
Choosing Recovery: A Journey of Courage and Transformation
Choosing Recovery: A Journey of Courage and Transformation
Katie M., NCPRSS
Story
Fun Group Activities for Adults in Addiction Recovery
Fun Group Activities for Adults in Addiction Recovery
David A., NCPRSS
Story
Shannon's Journey to Recovery: Overcoming Addiction and Empowering Others
Shannon's Journey to Recovery: Overcoming Addiction and Empowering Others
Shannon S., NCPRSS
Story
An Accountable Member's Journey of Addiction Recovery
An Accountable Member's Journey of Addiction Recovery
A Member
Story
Addiction, Overdose, Recovery: A Cycle Broken, A Life Reclaimed
Addiction, Overdose, Recovery: A Cycle Broken, A Life Reclaimed
Jesse W., NCPRSS
Story
From Addiction to Redemption: Jesse's Journey to Becoming a Certified Peer Specialist
From Addiction to Redemption: Jesse's Journey to Becoming a Certified Peer Specialist
Jesse W., NCPRSS
Story
The Power of Self-Awareness in Recovery: A Personal Journey
The Power of Self-Awareness in Recovery: A Personal Journey
David A., NCPRSS
Story
Gay Pride Month: A Journey of Addiction Recovery, Acceptance, and Healing
Gay Pride Month: A Journey of Addiction Recovery, Acceptance, and Healing
Jason A., CARC, CRPA
Story
Pride Month: A Celebration of Unity and Love
Pride Month: A Celebration of Unity and Love
Nicole B., NCPRSS
Story
From Darkness to Light: Ailish's Triumph Over Addiction
From Darkness to Light: Ailish's Triumph Over Addiction
Ailish A., NCPRSS
Story
A Tale of Rebirth: Geoff's Addiction Recovery Journey and the Power of Accountability
A Tale of Rebirth: Geoff's Addiction Recovery Journey and the Power of Accountability
Geoff S., RCP, NCARWC
Motivation
Alcohol Awareness Month: Decide Who You Want to Be!
Alcohol Awareness Month: Decide Who You Want to Be!
Katie M., NCPRSS
Story
Accountable Member Michele Shares Her Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction Recovery
Accountable Member Michele Shares Her Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction Recovery
Accountable Member Michele
Motivation
Alcohol Awareness Month: Confronting My Addiction to Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol Awareness Month: Confronting My Addiction to Alcohol and Drugs
Dave A., NCPRSS
Motivation
Sobriety Beyond Opioids: Why I Choose to Abstain from Alcohol
Sobriety Beyond Opioids: Why I Choose to Abstain from Alcohol
Matt Serel
Motivation
Women and Addiction Recovery
Women and Addiction Recovery
Elizabeth G., NCPRSS
Article
National Woman's Month and Addiction Recovery
National Woman's Month and Addiction Recovery
Nicole B., NCPRSS
Story
Nicole's Story of Addiction and Long Term Recovery
Nicole's Story of Addiction and Long Term Recovery
Nicole B., NCPRSS
Story
Accountable Member James Shares Gratitude For His Addiction Recovery During The Holiday Season
Accountable Member James Shares Gratitude For His Addiction Recovery During The Holiday Season
James
Story
Holiday Gratitude in Addiction Recovery as Shared by an Accountable Member
Holiday Gratitude in Addiction Recovery as Shared by an Accountable Member
Michele
Story
Jason's Journey With SUD, HIV, Acceptance, and Recovery from Addiction
Jason's Journey With SUD, HIV, Acceptance, and Recovery from Addiction
Jason A., CARC, CRPA
Motivation
Affirmations to Normalize Not Drinking During the Holidays
Affirmations to Normalize Not Drinking During the Holidays
David M., NCPRSS
Motivation
Gratitude, Addiction Recovery, and the Holidays
Gratitude, Addiction Recovery, and the Holidays
Matthew F., NCPRSS
Tips
9 Tips to Have a Sober, Safe, and Enjoyable Holiday Season in Recovery
9 Tips to Have a Sober, Safe, and Enjoyable Holiday Season in Recovery
Matt Serel
Story
23 Years Sober After Getting Sober During The Holidays
23 Years Sober After Getting Sober During The Holidays
Katie M., NCPRSS
Motivation, Story
Matt’s Story - Recovery is Possible Never Give Up!
Matt’s Story - Recovery is Possible Never Give Up!
Matthew F., NCPRSS
Story
Matt Celebrates 9 Years of Recovery and 2 Years of Accountable
Matt Celebrates 9 Years of Recovery and 2 Years of Accountable
Matt Serel
Educational
What Recovery Means To Me
What Recovery Means To Me
Katie M., NCPRSS
Article
The Key to Sustaining Recovery - A Recovery Month Short
The Key to Sustaining Recovery - A Recovery Month Short
Dave A., NCPRSS
Story
Elizabeth's Story - Recovery is Possible Even After 35 Years of Struggling
Elizabeth's Story - Recovery is Possible Even After 35 Years of Struggling
By Elizabeth G., NCPRSS
Motivation
National Recovery Month - Recovery is Possible
National Recovery Month - Recovery is Possible
Jason A., CARC, CRPA
Story
Dave's Story - From Hopeless Addiction to Recovery Advocate
Dave's Story - From Hopeless Addiction to Recovery Advocate
Dave A., NCPRSS
Educational
Happiness in Addiction Recovery - A Celebration of National Admit You're Happy Month!
Happiness in Addiction Recovery - A Celebration of National Admit You're Happy Month!
Katie M., NCPRSS
Article
National Anti-Boredom Month and Addiction Recovery
National Anti-Boredom Month and Addiction Recovery
Matt Serel
Story
How Gay Pride Paved My Path To Recovery
How Gay Pride Paved My Path To Recovery
Jason A., CRPA, CARC
Motivation
Jake's Key To Strengthening Addiction Recovery - Do The Next Right Thing
Jake's Key To Strengthening Addiction Recovery - Do The Next Right Thing
Jake D.
Story
Jake's Story of Addiction Recovery and Service
Jake's Story of Addiction Recovery and Service
By Jacob D.
Motivation
Let's Not Cancel "Rock Bottom". Let's Redefine It.
Let's Not Cancel "Rock Bottom". Let's Redefine It.
AJ Diaz, LMSW, CASAC-T
Motivation
Dear Opiates - A True Story of How a "Harmless" Addiction Took Over My Life
Dear Opiates - A True Story of How a "Harmless" Addiction Took Over My Life
AJ Diaz, LMSW CASAC-T
The 2 Reasons Why People Relapse In the First Year of Recovery
The 2 Reasons Why People Relapse In the First Year of Recovery
Matt Serel
Tips
Tips to Stay Sober During The Holidays
Tips to Stay Sober During The Holidays
Matt Serel
Motivation
A Letter to my Younger Self Embarking on My Recovery Journey
A Letter to my Younger Self Embarking on My Recovery Journey
Katie M.
Story
Matt Celebrates 8 Years of Recovery
Matt Celebrates 8 Years of Recovery
Matt Serel
Tips
32 Outstanding Books About Addiction Recovery
32 Outstanding Books About Addiction Recovery
Katie M.
Stories
9 People who LOVE life in recovery
9 People who LOVE life in recovery
Katie M.
Story
Divorce and being a Sober Single Mom
Divorce and being a Sober Single Mom
Katie M.
Motivation
Addiction is a Matter of Life and Death
Addiction is a Matter of Life and Death
AJ Diaz, LMSW CASAC-T
Motivation
The Power of Encouragement in Addiction Recovery
The Power of Encouragement in Addiction Recovery
Katie M.
Educational
What is CBT and How Does it Help with Co-Occurring Anxiety and Addiction?
What is CBT and How Does it Help with Co-Occurring Anxiety and Addiction?
AJ Diaz, LMSW CASAC-T
Educational
How Long Does it Take to End an Addiction?
How Long Does it Take to End an Addiction?
AJ Diaz, LMSW CASAC-T
Team Story
Katie's Story
Katie's Story
Katie M.
Motivation
My Reasons to Not Stop Drinking and Using and Why I Was Wrong
My Reasons to Not Stop Drinking and Using and Why I Was Wrong
Matt Serel
Story
4 Reasons I Thought I Couldn’t Go to Rehab and Why I Was Wrong
4 Reasons I Thought I Couldn’t Go to Rehab and Why I Was Wrong
Matt Serel
Motivation
A Letter to Siblings of Those Struggling with Addiction
A Letter to Siblings of Those Struggling with Addiction
A Sibling
Story
Matt's Journey With Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Medication
Matt's Journey With Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Medication
Matt Serel
Educational
Accountability as a Service Explained
Accountability as a Service Explained
Matt Serel
Story
Returning Home after Rehab - AJ's Experience
Returning Home after Rehab - AJ's Experience
AJ Diaz
Story
Returning to Social Events Sober After COVID
Returning to Social Events Sober After COVID
AJ Diaz
Educational
How do Cognitive Distortions Influence Drug Use
How do Cognitive Distortions Influence Drug Use
Gil W.
Story
Can I Maintain Old Friendships After Getting Sober?
Can I Maintain Old Friendships After Getting Sober?
AJ Diaz
Educational
The Therapeutic Benefits of 12 Step (AA, NA, CA, MA)
The Therapeutic Benefits of 12 Step (AA, NA, CA, MA)
AJ Diaz
Tips, Educational
How to Talk With a Sober Friend
How to Talk With a Sober Friend
AJ Diaz
Motivation, Educational
Advice for Entrepreneurs Struggling with Addiction
Advice for Entrepreneurs Struggling with Addiction
Matt Serel
Story
AJ Celebrates 6 Years of Recovery
AJ Celebrates 6 Years of Recovery
AJ Diaz
Motivation
I'm Sober Now... What Do I Tell People Part 2
I'm Sober Now... What Do I Tell People Part 2
By Site
How to build a "Sober Network" and why it's important
How to build a "Sober Network" and why it's important
AJ Diaz
Story
I’m sober now… what do I tell people?
I’m sober now… what do I tell people?
AJ Diaz, LMSW
Resources
Addiction Recovery is hard work, but it's worth it, and so are you.
Addiction Recovery is hard work, but it's worth it, and so are you.
By Matt
Educational
The Power of Gratitude
The Power of Gratitude
Matt Serel
Educational
Self-care - Pandemic Edition
Self-care - Pandemic Edition
Matt Serel
Story
Five Healthy Ways to Stay Accountable to Your Addition Recovery in a Pandemic
Five Healthy Ways to Stay Accountable to Your Addition Recovery in a Pandemic
By Sites
Sober Story
Now that I'm sober, can I go to events or parties with alcohol?
Now that I'm sober, can I go to events or parties with alcohol?
By Sites
Case study
Isolation in Early Sobriety
Isolation in Early Sobriety
By Sites
Resources
Why Accountability is so important for relapse prevention
Why Accountability is so important for relapse prevention
By Sites
Recovery
Is having fun out of the question now that I’m in recovery?
Is having fun out of the question now that I’m in recovery?
By Sites
Resources
An Unofficial FAQ on 12 Step Programs
An Unofficial FAQ on 12 Step Programs
By Sites
Story
AJ's Story
AJ's Story
By AJ
Story
Matt's Story
Matt's Story
By Matt