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The shockingly strong connection between ADHD and addiction

Kids taking ADHD medication shouldn't make you worry about a "drug cascade" — the alternative is worse.

Dec 11, 2025 • Katie MacBride

Is recovery the endless swapping of one addiction for another?

On so-called "replacement addictions" and dopamine's double-edged sword.

Nov 13, 2025 • Katie MacBride

My sister is coming home from rehab. I'm still angry; my parents are in denial.

Part healing is figuring out which harms need to be addressed and which ones you can let go of.

Nov 6, 2025 • Katie MacBride

Am I identifying as an alcoholic for attention?

There are roughly 7 billion more effective and pleasant ways of getting attention than identifying as an alcoholic.

Oct 23, 2025 • Katie MacBride

How do I handle family gatherings where sobriety talk takes over?

"Half of the time, my sober family members sound like they're talking in code."

Oct 9, 2025 • Katie MacBride

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Who should have known about my drinking?

I didn’t tell you the truth about my substance use because, until very late in the game, I refused to believe it.

Jan 1 • Katie MacBride

Party tips for sober people, introverts, and misanthropes

How to stay sane and sober through alcohol-fueled winter holiday celebrations.

Dec 18, 2025 • Katie MacBride

RFK Jr. is a dangerous, ignorant hypocrite. But there’s one criticism he doesn’t deserve

The legitimacy of Kennedy's sobriety has now become a pawn in the ongoing Olivia Nuzzi-Ryan Lizza mess.

Dec 4, 2025 • Katie MacBride

Opting out of holiday hubbub

The importance of protecting your weirdness (and occasionally being willing to let it go).

Nov 20, 2025 • Katie MacBride

Sometimes I miss doing bad things

Whether it's alcohol, cigarettes, or secret rebellious stuff, being a "good kid" has never come easily to me.

Oct 30, 2025 • Katie MacBride

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