The holidays can bring connection, but they can also reactivate some of the deepest emotional triggers a person carries. For many adults, family dynamics are closely tied to substance use patterns. You might walk into a family gathering feeling prepared, grounded, and determined to stay in control. But within minutes, the atmosphere shifts. Comments land […]
Tag Archives: Holidays
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May
May
Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for May 5, rolls around every spring. The holiday celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This holiday also provides a perfect excuse for many people to hoist a few drinks as part of the celebration. For those in recovery […]
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Sep
Sep
Three day weekends can be a stressful time for someone who is trying to stay sober. People typically use drugs and alcohol to commence a celebration, relieve stress, or minimize boredom as it sets in when they have too much time on their hands during an extended weekend. However, sobriety can be a ton of […]
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Dec
Dec
If this is your first time being sober over the holidays, you could be in some major fear of the unknown. You probably associate the holidays with alcohol-induced work parties, receiving wine at your gift exchanges, or family gatherings with eggnog – and not the nonalcoholic kind. With alcohol and drugs seemingly everywhere your holiday […]
