New Years survival tips
The last big hurrah will be here in just a few days. It's time to make plan to keep yourself safe if you need to leave the house and be around alcohol. My sponsor with 24 years sobriety shares this before every holiday.
1. Know who's going to be at the party before you go.
Determine whether it is general socialization or a drunk fest. Recovering alcoholics don't belong at drunk fests.
2. Drive yourself.
If and when things start getting "wierd" you can leave. This is not the time to be a designated driver responsible for the safety and joy of others. Your own sobriety comes first.
3. Never leave your drink. There are idiots out there that think spiking a person's drink is funny. They don't realize this is a matter of life or death with us.
4. Drink only clear drinks. You will more likely know if your drink has been tampered with.
5. Have your phone ready. Call people you know if things get weird and you start getting "weird."
6. Remember that your own sobriety comes before anyone and anything. Without sobriety we are of little use to others.
Best thing of all - participate in sober activities with others in recovery.