The holidays can make staying sober challenging. With the rise of family gatherings, office parties and social events, alcohol is often seen as a staple of gatherings. Simply put, it's a time of the year when there are lots of parties. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's all fall within just 45 days of each other. Only with the added stress of the social backdrop of the holiday season, make long-term recovery commitments incredibly difficult.
Sobriety communities like ours recognize that people in recovery often find the holidays the hardest time of year to stay sober.
Going into this stressful time armed with advice can help you make it through the holiday season.