“California Sober”: What It Actually Means (and Why It Doesn’t Work Like People Think)

“California sober” describes an approach to recovery that falls somewhere between substance use and complete abstinence. People usually avoid alcohol, opioids, cocaine, and other drugs while continuing to use cannabis. Some people also include psychedelics, although there is no standard definition. The phrase gained widespread attention after Demi Lovato discussed this approach in 2021. Since […]