HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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Navigating the Holidays: Supporting Your Loved One in Addiction Recovery
While the holidays are an exciting time of year, they also come with large crowds, the pressure of small talk, excessive drinking, and the stress of preparation. For those in addiction recovery, this is a long list of triggers that can be detrimental to their sobriety. This is why it is so valuable for family members and loved ones to be there as a support network for those in recovery.
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Four Ways to Support a Loved One in Recovery During the Holidays
The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be an incredibly challenging time for those in addiction recovery. Managing recovery during the holidays can be challenging, but there are things loved ones can do to create a healthy and safe environment for it.
What Do You Want for Christmas?
What is first on your wishlist this Christmas? It’s almost that time and people across the country will be using the opportunity to make their lists in anticipation of Christmas morning. It’s the season of giving and receiving.
A Message to Families For The Holidays-Waiting is Not an Option
If you are the family member of an addict and are struggling with the idea of getting your loved one help, especially during this holiday season when so much is going on, I hope this message finds you.
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Life
The holidays I remember as an addict are very different. There is no nostalgia when thinking about the tensions my addiction brought to Thanksgiving dinner, or the pain I saw in my parents’ eyes when I would see them for Christmas.
