Spiral Tribe to Sober Tribe – hosted by Believe Tuesdays
Ian Young tells his story into Spiral Tribe through to Sober Tribe, hosted by Believe Tuesdays.Hear Ian tell some of his stories of the wild days of Raving through the 90s and his decent into addiction through to recovery at the turn of the Century.
Is there really no substitute for abstinence?
Is There Really No Substitute for Abstinence? When it comes to addiction recovery, the debate around abstinence versus moderation often takes center stage. For those considering their path to sobriety, a key question arises: *Is there truly no substitute for abstinence? At Sober Services, we explore this question with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to […]
The Recovery Journal – 10 tips for quitting drinking and surviving the holidays
By Ian Young. The founder of Sober-Services.com and Sober-Academy.com and is the treatment director of TheRiverRehab.com in Thailand The extended holiday season can be a difficult and testing time for people in early recovery. Here are some suggestions that will make the trial of maintaining your new-found recovery that much easier over the Christmas holidays […]
Is legalising sale of alcohol in South Africa’s schools a good idea?
Is legalising the sale of alcohol in South Africa’s schools a good idea? Cape Town’s ANC has recently slammed the DA’s plans to sell alcohol within schools. South Africa’s DA (Democratic Alliance) the principle governing body, have pushed for a bill to be passed allowing alcohol to be sold in schools in Cape Town. They […]
Treatment Advisory Service
For anyone seeking private alcohol or drug treatment, also known as rehabilitation, or rehab for short, Sober Services can assist you in accessing the very best options available to you based upon your budget from around the world, including the top rehabs in the USA, UK, Europe, or further afield such as rehabs in Thailand […]
What is a Sober Companion
Sober Services provide specialist recovery support and addiction treatment services, including Sober Companions, Recovery Coaches, Sober Guardians, Sober Coaches, Sober Transporters and Sober Bodyguards / Guides (they have many names, though we prefer Sober Companions). Our services are usually focused on attaining and maintaining complete abstinence from alcohol, drugs and other addictions. However, in some […]
What to look for in a Sober Companion
When we meet with families and concerned parties, one of the questions we ask is “What would be your very best possible outcome for your loved one or colleague?”
Intervention – A professional view – Q&A with Ian Young
Letting the Light in ran a Questions & Answers Interview with Ian Young about his style of Interventions for families
Cycling Plus – New Year New You – Tips to help reduce your drinking
If you’re looking to get lean, restricting your alcohol intake could get you there faster. One US study found that drinking just 24g of alcohol – less than two pints – reduced the body’s fat-burning ability by 73 per cent. Even when it’s swilling around in your system alcohol skews the water balance in your […]
Prima – How to cut down your alcohol
Jonathan Edgeley, addiction consultant at Sober Services, reveals the tried-and-tested techniques you can start using now. Identify your reason for quitting – Your reason for giving up will become your prime motivation and a point of reference when the going gets tough. Choose an image as motivation and have it as your screensaver and have […]
