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After a lifetime of heavy drinking through the holidays, the reasons for celebrating a sober Christmas

In another life, armed with self-loathing, I ruined many holiday parties or made them more memorable, depending who you talked to, writes John Casey.

Demi Lovato Opens Up About Relapse in Candid Single 'Sober'

The singer, who describes her sexual orientation as "fluid," is worried about disappointing her fans. 

Michelangelo Signorile: We've Only Just Begun

Ever the rabble-rouser, Michelangelo Signorile, author of the new book It's Not Over, offers sobering lessons for the future of LGBT rights.

That Real World Guy

Sexy single artist and current Real Worlder Chris Beckman talks about coming out, getting sober, and the impact the show is having on his life--and on his great-grandmother

Counter to the culture

Finished with one-night hookups, Patrick McDonald decided to save sex for a committed relationship. Six years later, he wonders if he's the only gay man who wants sex to mean something big.

California police accused a lawmaker of DUI when she was sober. She says she was targeted because she's queer

Law enforcement has still refused to release the records from Sabrina Cervantes' DUI arrest, despite tests proving she was sober.

Demi Lovato Hospitalized for Reported Heroin Overdose

The singer, who has been open about her attraction to both men and women, had been sober for several years but has apparently relapsed.

Gaga's Mom Battles Bullying With Born This Way

The Born This Way Foundation, run by Cynthia Germanotta, just released some sobering statistics on the impact of online harassment on queer youth. The group is calling for action -- now.

Op-ed: The Queer Politics of Sobriety

With a culture that is perhaps a little too liberal with substance use and abuse, is it time for a community-wide sobriety test?

Goodbye, Lil Peep

The world mourned when bisexual rapper Lil Peep died of an accidental overdose, but his music and legacy remain.

Op-ed: Why Aren't We Talking About Alcoholism?

LGBT people are highly prone to alcoholism. So why isn't anyone talking about it?

Rachel Maddow Delivers a Sobering Message About Her Partner's COVID

"This thing is scary as hell," Maddow warned after sharing that she thought she would lose her partner, Susan Mikula, to the virus. 

A 13-Year-Old Gay Boy Learns History, Wisdom From 78-Year-Old Gay Elder

A YouTube video shows a heartwarming and sobering conversation between generations.

Sofia Black-D'Elia, Ally Sheedy on Single Drunk Female's Queer Rep

The stars and creators of the new Freeform series chat with The Advocate about the show's authentic depiction of getting sober and how it just keeps getting queerer. 

Seat Filler November 2011

Our man on the New York theater scene has alone time with Hugh Jackman, gets caught in a bad bromance with Jesse Eisenberg, worships Hunter Parrish, sobers up with Judith Light, and more.

Why One Filmmaker Says Gay Men Have Trouble With Sobriety

The reason many gay men struggle with sobriety is due to sex addiction, according to filmmaker Duncan Roy.

Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Being the Lesbian Go-To After 40

The veteran out actor currently starring in Single Drunk Female and Inventing Anna chats with The Advocate about why she loves playing lesbians.