by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jul 4, 2026 | Addiction / Substance Use
Whether you’re newly sober, exploring a sober-curious lifestyle, or supporting someone in recovery, traveling can bring unique challenges. Vacations often disrupt our routines, place us in unfamiliar environments, and center around celebrations where alcohol may be...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jun 5, 2026 | Addiction / Substance Use, Mental Health
You might not think of it as “numbing. “It might just feel like… checking out. Reaching for your phone without really meaning to. Pouring a drink at the end of the day and then another. Staying busy, keeping things moving, avoiding certain conversations. And...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jan 2, 2026 | Addiction / Substance Use, Book Reviews
Book Review: Not Drinking Tonight by Amanda E. White — A Compassionate Guide to Rethinking Alcohol If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a glass of wine out of habit, stress, or emotional fatigue, Not Drinking Tonight by licensed therapist Amanda E. White offers...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Dec 27, 2025 | Addiction / Substance Use, Uncategorized
Alcoholism and addiction are often misunderstood. Many people think it’s simply a matter of willpower, but research and clinical experience show it’s far more complex. Addiction affects the brain, behavior, and body, creating patterns that are difficult to break...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jul 6, 2025 | Addiction / Substance Use, Mental Health, Uncategorized
We live In New Orleans where the emphasis is often on pleasure, festivity and celebration. You can drink alcohol in the streets in New Orleans, which is unlike many cities. Many bars are open 24/7 here. Almost everything is celebrated with a drink here, even death. As...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Nov 18, 2023 | Addiction / Substance Use
Ask most people how they got sober, and they will tell you, one day at a time. Similar to running 5 miles or 10 or 20, you can’t think about all of that mileage. You have to look at getting through what is right in front of you. Early sobriety is the same. With...
