For a lot of dads, alcohol or cannabis feels like a quick release valve.
But research shows it adds up to more stress on your body, shorter tempers, and less presence and resilience when life and family need you most.
Burnout rises when your energy is constantly patched with a drink or smoke instead of real recovery.
Sleep and recovery get disrupted, keeping you stuck in a cycle of fatigue.
Kids notice more than you think — your habits shape what they see as “normal.”
Relationships take the hit when stress turns into irritability or disconnection.
Sober October for Soccer Dads is about pressing pause on the habits draining you, so you can:
Recharge your body and mind with clarity Give your children what they really need more and crave- patience, presence and energy Model strength, discipline, and resilience for your kids Reset your nervous system and rediscover what true empowerment feels like 
