Posts Tagged ‘Christmas recovery’
Ten things your relatives need to know about your recovering addict this holiday season
When your loved ones gather around the holiday table this season, the elephant in the room may very well be the newly recovering addict or alcoholic in your life. Everyone involved may be walking on eggshells, unsure of what to say or how to act. Addicts and alcoholics leave a lot of damage in their…
Read More‘Tis the season: Five reasons to get clean and sober before the holidays
While New Year’s Day is often considered the opportunity to make fresh starts and big changes, there are plenty of reasons to get clean and sober before the holidays arrive. The clock is ticking, obviously: November is already here, but retail stores around the country have had Christmas decorations on display since the summer. Some…
Read MoreHOW TO SAVE CHRISTMAS: Navigating the holidays with an addict you love
For many people, this is the most wonderful time of the year. To those who love an addict that’s still using, it’s also the darkest. While so many families are planning holiday gatherings, Christmas feasts and Yuletide festivities, those with a loved one addicted to drugs and alcohol are torn. The calendar says it’s December,…
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