Is Relapse More Common Over the Holidays?
The holidays can be a stressful time. People tend to overextend themselves socially, physically and financially. You can find countless articles online on this very subject – some funny, some serious. Holiday stress is a very real and very understandable thing. We can just imagine how stressful it can be for recovering addicts. A simple […]
Managing Family Stress This Holiday Season
The holidays are promoted as a time for family and togetherness, but things are rarely as joyful as they look on TV. If your family gatherings are stressful, you are not alone. Although there isn’t hard data to fall back on, most experts agree that people experience a lot of stress over the holidays. A […]
Managing Temptation on Thanksgiving Eve
Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest days of the year for drinking. Alcohol is consumed in excess, which is why the night is often referred to as “Blackout Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving.” Some of the reasons why people drink heavily on the night before Thanksgiving are: Most people have the following day off It’s a […]
Drunk Driving on Halloween
Did you know that fatal drunk driving crashes are more likely to happen on Halloween than New Year’s Eve? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatal crashes involving a drunk driver are three times more likely to take place on October 31 than New Year’s Eve. NHTSA statistics also point out that […]
Enjoy a Sober Labor Day with These 5 Mocktails
Labor Day is here! It’s the last hurrah before the unofficial end of summer. As a recovering alcoholic, it’s normal to have some reservations about attending a Labor Day party. Because everyone is different, always discuss your options with a counselor, addiction specialist, or AA sponsor. Depending on where you are in your recovery, it […]