3. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

This sober bar aims to help others overcome more than just addiction

This sober bar aims to help others overcome more than just addiction
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This sober bar aims to help others overcome more than just addiction  WDIV ClickOnDetroit

This sober bar aims to help others overcome more than just addiction

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Role of Sober Bars in Supporting Recovery

Introduction

Alcohol and addiction can lead to deadly consequences, and staying away is not always easy. For those in recovery, temptations are lurking just about everywhere.

Matthew Wanat, an associate professor of neuroscience, developmental and regenerative biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, emphasizes that sobriety is a challenging journey for many individuals. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognize the importance of addressing substance abuse and addiction as part of the global effort to promote health and well-being (SDG 3).

The Challenge of Substance Use Disorders

According to Wanat, treating substance use disorders is complex and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Abused substances can rewire the brain, making individuals more likely to seek out drugs or cues associated with drug use. This highlights the need for comprehensive approaches to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation (SDG 3.5).

Studies have shown that alcohol abuse can serve as a gateway to other dangerous substances, further underscoring the importance of addressing alcohol-related issues (SDG 3.5). Individuals with substance use disorders face significant challenges in maintaining abstinence (SDG 3.5).

The Role of Sober Bars in Supporting Recovery

In an unexpected twist, sober bars like HASH Vegan Eatery in San Antonio are providing support for people recovering from addiction. These establishments offer vegan comfort food, non-alcoholic drinks, and a safe environment for individuals seeking sobriety. By creating spaces free from triggers, sober bars contribute to the well-being and recovery of their patrons (SDG 3.5).

Rogelio and Michael Sanchez, the owners of HASH Vegan Eatery, have been sober for almost 10 years and opened their business to support others in recovery. Their commitment to the community extends beyond providing food and drinks. They collaborate with local food pantries, assist homeless communities, and host recovery meetings, demonstrating their dedication to social inclusion and reducing inequalities (SDG 10).

Shattering Stigma and Creating Transformation

The Sanchez brothers aim to challenge societal stigmas surrounding addiction and address systemic issues that have long been ignored or brushed under the rug. Their personal experience, including the loss of their mother to alcoholism, fuels their commitment to making a difference. Through their work, they have witnessed beautiful transformations in individuals’ lives (SDG 3.5).

Despite facing personal challenges, the Sanchez brothers remain motivated to change the world and contribute to a better future (SDG 3.5).

Conclusion

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol Indicator not mentioned in the article
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 3.5.1: Coverage of treatment interventions (pharmacological, psychosocial and rehabilitation and aftercare services) for substance use disorders Indicator not mentioned in the article
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 3.5.2: Number of people who have received treatment for substance use disorders per 100,000 population No specific numbers mentioned in the article, but the HASH Vegan Eatery provides support for people recovering from addiction
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 3.5.3: Harmful use of alcohol, defined according to the national context as alcohol per capita consumption (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year in liters of pure alcohol No specific numbers mentioned in the article
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships The HASH Vegan Eatery has partnered with local food pantries, helps feed people in homeless communities, and hosts recovery meetings

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Source: clickondetroit.com

 

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