15 Sobriety Symbols That Reflect Growth in Recovery

It takes more than just quitting drugs or alcohol to get sober. It’s about finding yourself beneath it all. Let’s face it, most of us didn’t get here because everything was going great. Recovery usually starts in the middle of some very tough emotions like fear, shame, guilt and pain. Maybe years of escaping it […]

How Does Alcohol Abuse Differ from Alcoholism?

Let’s be real—alcohol use exists on a spectrum. Some men drink occasionally without major consequences. Others find themselves caught in a downward spiral. But how do you know if it’s alcohol abuse or alcoholism (also known as alcohol use disorder)? At Jaywalker, a men’s rehab center specializing in alcohol addiction, we hear this question a […]

What Is a Dry Drunk?

So you’ve heard of the term “dry drunk” before but what does it really mean? A dry drunk isn’t someone who doesn’t drink – it’s someone who’s stopped drinking but hasn’t really changed. They’re sober technically but still stuck in the same patterns, attitudes and emotional struggles they had when they were drinking. It’s like […]

12 Tips to Manage Depression in Early Sobriety

If you’re new to sobriety, you’re probably feeling a swirl of emotions. On one hand, there might be relief and pride, but on the other, things can feel bleak. Depression is often one of the toughest parts of early recovery, and it’s not unusual. Many guys go through this. It’s a mental and physical adjustment, […]