Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 5: Spirit of the Season
963 words|4.8 min read|The holidays offer plenty of time and opportunities for self-reflection. You may have time off around the Christmas season to reflect, or as New Year’s [...]
Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 4: Cope With Cravings
893 words|4.5 min read|The holidays are no ordinary time for your sobriety. The upcoming season can be filled with both negative and positive emotions that can contribute to [...]
Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 2: Reduce Stress
997 words|5 min read|The holidays, in addition to the joy the bring, can bring unwanted things, too. The Christmas season, other winter holidays or holiday year-round can be [...]
Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 3: High-Risk Gatherings
987 words|4.9 min read|Finding the strength to stay sober in your day-to-day life is the major lesson of recovery. Early on you'll focus on managing physical cravings and [...]
4 Tips for Reconnecting With Family During the Holidays
917 words|4.6 min read|Finding healing from a substance use disorder is far from easy. Recovery during the holidays can add an extra layer of tension, too. In this [...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Strengthen Your Recovery
841 words|4.2 min read|Whether you're into making New Year's resolutions or not, the beginning of a new year does, for many people, present an opportunity to make changes [...]
Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 1: Take Care of Yourself
914 words|4.6 min read|The holiday season ushers in a time of feasting, fun and festivity. While this season has its merry moments, it can also be a stressful [...]