Non-Alcoholic (NA) Beverages with Writer Ian Lecklitner

The NA beverage marketplace is really expanding to meet a growing demand for people who are sober curious or are just trying to drink less. I read a super insightful article in SLATE magazine on this topic by writer Ian Lecklitner. Ian, like me, is in recovery and as such, it isn't a simple topic to celebrate without caveats. We also give you some insights into what it is like for two complete strangers to meet for the first time and discuss their sobriety journey.
Here is a link to Ian's article: My Sober Feud with Nonalcoholic Drinks
Additionally, here's a blog I wrote for Cisco: How Did Dry January Go For You?
And finally, for more information on Substance Use Disorder and Addiction, consider visiting: Shatterproof.org

• Washington Recovery Alliance - building the capacity of the recovery community to advance substance use recovery and mental health wellness by catalyzing public understanding and shaping public policy in Washington State.
• Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit - providing information, tools, and resources to help employers from all sectors—government, for-profit, non-profit, and not-for-profit—effectively prevent and respond to substance misuse in the workforce. From the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Domestic Policy Council, and 12 federal departments and independent agencies.
• Latest (2022) Data on SUD in the US - from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Link to my favorite PDF for statistics.
• Addiction 101 - it’s not a moral failing—it’s a treatable illness. Get the facts about this misunderstood medical condition from my friends at Shatterproof.
• Brett's website: brettlovins.com