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The questions you typed in at 2am.
The things almost everyone wants to know first, answered straight by someone who’s been on the other side of them. Long, sourced, and written for a phone at night. No checklists, no judgment, no script.
Am I an alcoholic?
An honest way to tell — without the quiz.
How to stop drinking alcohol?
The real first steps, starting with the one nobody mentions: safety.
How to stay sober?
Not by white-knuckling it. By building a life that doesn't need a way out.
What happens when you stop drinking alcohol?
What to expect in the first days, weeks and months, and what the research can and can't promise.
Is there a free app to stop drinking?
What The First Hour is, what it does, what it doesn't, and what the research says about apps.
How do I help someone stop drinking?
What actually helps, what to say and not say, and how to look after yourself while you do it.