[December 02, 2014] |
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Addiction Campuses Warns the Holidays Can Cause Addiction Relapse
The holidays can be a stressful time, especially for those dealing with
drug and alcohol addiction and recovery. The National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence estimates that one in every 12 adults
suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence, 8% of the population admitted
to illegal drug use in the past 30 days, and 20% of the U.S. population
abusing prescription drugs.
While the holiday season can be a deadly trigger for abuse and relapse,
Addiction Campuses has the top 5 tips to help you or a loved one stay
sober.
Top 5 Sober Holiday Tips:
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Have A Backup Plan: Bottles tend to open later in the evening.
If your family is having a Christmas dinner, arrive for the meal and
gift-giving, but make plans to exit afterwards. There's nothing wrong
with having a back-up plan to go to the movies, while the rest of your
family continues the evening with drinks. Make sure to take your own
vehicle so you can leave when you want.
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Limit Time With The Family: While we all love our family, some
relatives can create extra stress. Don't let the drama of a nagging
aunt or a rude cousin be a trigger fora relapse. Spending a limited
time with family may hurt someone's feelings, but it's better than the
alternative.
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Just Say "No": It may be an old cliche, but the saying holds
true. If you know the office Christmas party is going to have an open
bar, and you don't feel confident that you can be around coworkers
cracking open beers, don't go. Your sobriety is more important than
being seen with people from your office.
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Get Involved With Good Work: Get together with your sober
friends and create some memories. There are so many things to get
involved with during the holiday season that don't include drinking or
using. Create new traditions to celebrate the holiday, whether it's
Christmas shopping for a family in need or working at a local soup
kitchen. Surround yourself with other activities and people who
support you.
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Look for 12 Step Meetings in your Area: No matter how prepared
you may be for the stress of the holiday season, it's easy to feel
overwhelmed. Map out where and when 12 Step Meetings are held in your
area. If you're traveling, plan ahead. Meetings are held all over the
country, with information available online.
For more information, call Addiction Campuses at (888) 614-2251 or go to www.addictioncampuses.com.
About Addiction Campuses
Addiction Campuses provides the most comprehensive addiction treatment
program in the country by going beyond the standard 30 day plan and
treating the addict medically, mentally and spiritually to break the
cycle of repeated visits to rehab. Addiction Campuses admissions center
is trained to assess and place the client into one of our treatment
centers across the country within a 1 hour time frame. This speed in
service delivery and long-term commitment to the client allows the
addict to get quickly on the road to recover and create a life worth
living.
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