Making Sobriety Stick

Published by Diversion Books
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About The Book

The first mainstream guide to recovery coaching—revealing the missing link between treatment and lasting sobriety, stronger connections, and whole-life change.

For millions of people questioning their relationship with alcohol or substances—and for the loved ones desperate to help—Making Sobriety Stick offers an actionable path forward. Drawing on her decades of sobriety and professional experience as a certified recovery coach, Stephanie Hazard introduces readers to recovery coaching: a fast-growing, non-clinical support model proven to dramatically improve long-term outcomes.

Unlike books that focus solely on abstinence or crisis intervention, Making Sobriety Stick meets readers exactly where they are—whether they are sober curious, newly alcohol-free, navigating relapse, or supporting someone else’s recovery. Hazard walks readers step by step through her coaching process, including assessing readiness for change, building recovery capital, and creating a personalized Recovery and Wellness Plan grounded in the eight dimensions of wellness.

Blending deeply personal storytelling with practical tools, worksheets, and real client case studies, the book functions as a “stand-in” recovery coach—offering guidance, accountability, and hope long after treatment ends. Making Sobriety Stick shows readers how to move from “sober curious” to lasting change—using recovery coaching, connection, and a whole-life wellness framework that works.

About The Author

Stephanie Hazard, CPRS, CCIEDC, RCP is a sought-after certified recovery coach who works with individuals and families across the U.S. and abroad.  With over 26 years in recovery from substance use disorder and an eating disorder, she combines experiential knowledge, expertise, and professional training to empower others in achieving and sustaining their own recovery and wellness journeys.  She lives in New Canaan, Connecticut. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: Diversion Books (September 22, 2026)
  • Length: 272 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798895151013

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Raves and Reviews

"I am deeply grateful to Stephanie for using her lived experience, professional training, and expertise to make the lives of people with addiction and substance-use isssues happier, healthier, and safer."
—From the foreword by Lipi Roy, MD, MPH

"Making Sobriety Stick offers a compassionate, practical guide to building a sustainable life in recovery. Stephanie Hazard combines personal experience with actionable strategies, making this an encouraging and valuable resource for anyone seeking long-term sobriety or supporting a loved one on their recovery journey."
—John Hamilton, President and CEO, Liberation Programs, Inc. 

"Stephanie has beautifully brought together lived experience, compassion, and practical wisdom in a way that feels both accessible and deeply hopeful. Her commitment to helping people move beyond shame and toward lasting recovery shines through. This is an important contribution for anyone wanting a more human, strengths-based approach to recovery, and I'm absolutely delighted to see her work reaching a wider audience."
—Lou Lebentz, CEO and Founder, The Voyage

"In Making Sobriety Stick, Stephanie takes us on her personal journey via the use of multiple pathways of recovery. It is a testament to positive outcomes when willingness, perserverence, and support are present—as Stephanie wrote, she "learned how to navigate the choppy seas of living life on life's terms" by hanging on to others. Sobriety is a "WE" process. Proud to be on the road of recovery with you, my friend."
—Dr. Maggie Young, Chief Recovery Officer, Liberation Programs, Inc.

"Profound congratulations on completion of your book. Your experience and what you are learning are at the heart of the book. I deeply appreciate your acknowledgment of my work."
—William "Bill" White, Emeritus Senior Research Consultant, Chestnut Health Systems

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