Not long ago, sobriety was broadly understood to mean abstaining from all intoxicating substances, and the term was often associated with people who had overcome severe forms of addiction. These days, it is used more expansively, including by people who have quit drinking alcohol but consume what they deem moderate amounts of other substances, including marijuana and mushrooms.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust because someone has a drinking problem doesn\u2019t mean they have a problem with every single thing,\u201d Mr. Reed said.<\/p>\n
As some drugs come to be viewed as wellness boosters by those who use them, adherence to the full abstinence model favored by organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous is shifting. Some people call themselves \u201cCalifornia sober,\u201d a term popularized in a 2021 song by the pop star Demi Lovato, who later disavowed the idea, saying on social media that \u201csober sober is the only way to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Approaches that might have once seemed ludicrous \u2014 like treating opioid addiction with psychedelics \u2014 have gained broader enthusiasm among doctors as drug overdoses kill tens of thousands of Americans each year.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n What Does Being Sober Mean Today? For Many, Not Full Abstinence. More younger Americans are shunning alcohol while embracing cannabis, ketamine and psychedelics, shaking up the field of addiction medicine. https:\/\/t.co\/K8m4zrRc3H<\/a><\/p>\n — Carl Hindy, Ph.D., HSP, Clinical Psychologist (@DrCarlHindy) February 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n