The holidays are times for gathering family and friends and enjoying the company. The holidays also bring stress to those who are working on recovery from substance use.
Here are some tips for a stress free Holiday:
Drive Separately to Gatherings:
If you are headed to a party that could possibly be emotionally taxing or cause havoc on your recovery, make sure to drive your own car. When you ride with someone else you do not give yourself an easy exit. People in recovery think they can handle old situations, but these situations can easily become triggers that cause people turn to old behaviors.
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