Loved & Sober exists for the person searching at 2am — the parent, partner, sibling, or friend of someone struggling with alcohol or drugs, trying to figure out what actually helps. We translate the research into calm, plain language.
What we are
An independent educational publication. Our guides cover what helps and what backfires for families, and plain-language explanations of how treatment works — levels of care, programs, medications, and recovery housing.
What we are not
We are not a treatment provider, a referral service, or a substitute for professional care. We don't diagnose, treat, or advise on individual situations — see our Medical Disclaimer. When it's time to find treatment, we point to one place: the U.S. government's independent locator, FindTreatment.gov.
Who runs this, and why there are no names
Loved & Sober is run by one person who has been the family member on the other end of the phone, and who built the site they wished had existed then. It is published without bylines by design: our own family's story is not ours alone to tell, and we would rather be judged on the sourcing than on a name. We know that is a trade-off. It is why every guide links each claim to the primary source it came from, so nothing here has to be taken on trust.
How it is funded
Self-funded. No advertising, no sponsors, no affiliate links, no payments from treatment providers of any kind, and nothing to sell. The only thing we ask for is an email address if you want the Family Field Guide, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
How our content is made
Every guide is written by the Loved & Sober editorial team and sourced to primary, authoritative references — SAMHSA, NIDA, peer-reviewed research (with PubMed links you can check yourself). Our standards, including how we verify sources and handle corrections, are documented in our Editorial & Sourcing Policy.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or feedback: info@lovedandsober.com.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988, or call 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357) — SAMHSA's free, confidential, 24/7 helpline.