Events and Alcohol
When you *know* that you can stay sober no matter what anyone throws at you Justin.
For me that took 3 or 4 months - your mileage may vary.
Hope tonight turns out well
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See, simply not drinking at the party is only one part of the battle. Now, having been exposed to alcohol, the fire in the addictive brain is kindling and the chance for relapse sometime after the event increases substantially.
Of course we will all be around alcohol at some point in our lives, but when we are new to recovery my personal opinion is that it's best to avoid drinking functions whenever possible. Just my two cents as a chronic relapser.
Of course we will all be around alcohol at some point in our lives, but when we are new to recovery my personal opinion is that it's best to avoid drinking functions whenever possible. Just my two cents as a chronic relapser.
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Its crazy that seeing someone with a Budweiser does nothing to make me crave, but a rum and coke makes the av go nuts. Its both booze
.. Why"? Its all alcohol and it all kills my body the same... It seems so strange.
.. Why"? Its all alcohol and it all kills my body the same... It seems so strange.
My suggestion as others previously said is stay home; only coz of only a mth sober! Wouldn't risk it. Now granted have a valid reason for being there coz its family, it's just not worth it. If 'twas 1 yr instead, then maybe coz you've got more insurance under belt. Btw, speaking for myself, there's no way would even think bout it for my former in laws! Absolutely not...loh
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Join Date: May 2010
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I used to drive myself crazy about these situations, shall I, shant I. Now I just say no. I can't go. I don't want to go anywhere where it's a boozefest & I have to "white knuckle". I've fell out with some so-called "friends" coz I didn't go to things, but they're not true friends. I also know people who if they don't want to go to something, party, night out etc they just say they can't make it. Full stop, end of. I'm sure they don't sit & worry themselves silly about letting me, or anyone else down. They just don't go & that's it, end of. You do what's right for you. Good luck x
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