Recovery Guides
Practical resources for early recovery and loved-one support
These educational guides are designed to help people reflect, ask better questions, and take a next step toward appropriate support. They are not a substitute for medical, clinical, crisis, or emergency care.
7-day guide
7-Day Sobriety Starter Guide
A day-by-day reflection guide for people considering a change in their relationship with alcohol.
Open guideLoved-one support
A Family Guide to Supporting a Loved One
Guidance for family and friends who want to support someone without forcing or cornering them.
Open guideEarly recovery
Socializing Without Drinking
Real-world scripts and planning prompts for social situations where alcohol may be present.
Open guideFinding fit
Recovery Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
A plain-language guide to comparing recovery support options and choosing a next step.
Open guide
Important: These guides are educational only. If you are in crisis or may be experiencing a
medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. In the U.S., call or text 988 for mental health
crisis support.