In recovery, isolation can be harmful. It’s important to reach out to friends and maintain or mend relationships. But social gatherings can be tricky to navigate in sobriety. Most restaurants, grocery stores, parties, and work functions carry the possibility of encountering alcohol. Even though the temptation of alcohol might be present, it is possible to successfully navigate a party as long as you set boundaries and maintain them. Here are some options:
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8 Telltale Signs of a High-Functioning Alcoholic
Sometimes a person can become overly confident in his or her sobriety and believe that it is possible to return to controlled casual drinking without falling back into full-blown addiction. Or, a person may begin using alcohol because he or she previously only had a problem with heroin or other opioid drugs. However, this flawed […]
How to Stay Sober in College: A Detailed Guide for Students in 2021
Moving away to college is a time for celebration, a new stage of one’s life, a time for growth, discovery, and learning. Students travel from all around the world to attend the college of their choice, where over the next few years they will live, sleep, and make new friendships that last lifetimes.
7 Excuses for Not Drinking
It’s officially the holiday season and you may have several holiday parties coming up on your agenda. Whether it’s a social event for work, with friends, or a family engagement, it can be expected that most holiday parties will involve alcohol.