The holidays can bring joy, but they often bring pressure too. For many adults, that pressure fuels an increase in alcohol and drug use. December creates a perfect storm. Expectations rise. Family relationships feel complicated. Financial strain increases. Work schedules compress. Loneliness intensifies. These emotional stressors collide with a month filled with alcohol-centered events and […]
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Alcohol use rises sharply during the holidays, but withdrawal becomes significantly more dangerous in the winter months. December is one of the highest risk seasons of the year for alcohol-related medical complications. Many adults drink more frequently and more heavily in December than any other month, often without realizing how quickly their bodies adapt to […]



