10 Sober Things to Do in Michigan
Here are 10 sober activities in Michigan that can keep you occupied as you continue making your way through recovery in a drug and alcohol rehab program.
Support Groups & Meetings
Substance Use
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – The original 12-steps of recovery group for alcohol use.
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – A spinoff of AA catering to substance abuse other than alcohol.
- Celebrate Recovery – A Christian 12-step program for substance use.
- SMART Recovery – A non-12-step alternative for substance use with no spiritual component.
- Recovery Dharma – A Buddhist approach with meditation, self-inquiry, and community support.
- Recovery Café – A substance-free, supportive community space.
Mental Health
- NAMI Connection – Peer-led support for mental illness.
- DBSA – Support for depression and bipolar disorder.
- Recovery International – Tools for anxiety and emotional distress.
- Emotions Anonymous (EA) – 12-step for emotional struggles.
- Support Group Central – Virtual support meetings and chatrooms for various mental health conditions.
Recovery Podcasts
Substance Use
- Dopey – Darkly humorous stories of addiction and recovery (Apple, Spotify)
- Chasing Heroine – Personal recovery stories and expert insights (Apple, Spotify)
- Addiction Unlimited – Practical tools and advice for sobriety (Apple, Spotify)
- From Sobriety to Recovery – Personal growth beyond just staying sober (Apple, Spotify)
- Mindful Metal Jacket – Candid conversations about anxiety and mental health (Apple, Spotify)
- Joe and Charlie – Engaging Big Book audio study and commentary (Apple, Spotify)
- Russell Brand – Recovery, spirituality, and interviews with humor (Apple, Spotify)
Mental Health
- Jordan Peterson – Ideas on meaning, values, and mental health (Apple, Spotify)
- On Purpose with Jay Shetty – Mindfulness, mental health, and growth (Apple, Spotify)
- Therapy for Black Girls – Mental health for Black women (Apple, Spotify)
- The Happiness Lab – Science of happiness and well-being (Apple, Spotify)
- The Mental Illness Happy Hour – Honest talk on trauma and mental health (Apple, Spotify)
- The OCD Stories – OCD-focused interviews and insights (Apple, Spotify)
- The Anxious Truth – Tools and advice for anxiety recovery (Apple, Spotify)
- Unlocking Us – Vulnerability, connection, and real conversations (Apple, Spotify)
Helpful Recovery Apps
- I Am Sober – sobriety counter with perks (Apple, Android)
- Insights Timer – meditation app (Apple, Android)
- WEconnect – Offers daily routines, virtual support meetings, and a contingency management system that rewards positive behavior. (Apple, Android)
- Recovery Path – Combines motivational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and community reinforcement. Users can link with their treatment team, sponsors, or family. (Apple, Android)
- SMART Recovery – Includes a 4-Point Program focusing on building motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and behaviors, and living a balanced life. (Apple, Android)
- Meeting Guide (AA) and Meeting Search (NA) – the find immediate or local.
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