How To Maintain Your Sobriety During The Holidays
Holidays can be a fun and exciting season of the year. There are plenty of parties, gatherings, and seasonal activities that call everyone to eat, drink, and be merry. For people in their recovery journeys from alcohol or drug addiction, holidays may not be a fun time. Holidays have a lot to deal with, from […]
Staying Sober on Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, anxiety can build, especially if you’re new to recovery. The holidays can be stressful. They tend to involve both lots of booze and old—sometimes triggering—relationships. In my experience at over six years sober, the best you can do is prepare. Reach out to your support system beforehand and let them know you […]
You Can Stay Sober, Even During the Winter 2020 Holidays
Everyone celebrates different winter holidays, but during COVID-19 most people face similar questions about how to do so safely. This brings added stress to a time that many already find challenging. In a survey of over 1,000 people’s holiday drinking habits, the second-highest alcohol consumption occurred on New Year’s Eve. The December winter holidays were […]