5 Signs You Need More Than Just Sobriety

Here's what nobody tells you: you can be sober and still be miserable. You can white-knuckle your way through months without a drink and still feel like you're drowning. Because removing alcohol doesn't automatically fix what drove you to drink in the first place.

Sobriety is the absence of alcohol. Recovery is the presence of a life worth living. Sobriety is necessary, but it's not sufficient. And if you're experiencing any of these five signs, you might need more than just removing alcohol from your life.