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The pressure to have fun on a long weekend or during the holiday season can push a recovering person to the edge of relapse. Get tips on how to maneuver stressful situations and actually celebrate without risking your sobriety.

5 Tips to Beat the Holiday Blues

By Flower B

During the holidays, alcoholics and addicts often ride out feelings of loneliness, happiness and sadness on a roller coaster of... Continue Reading

Man in distress

Managing Bipolar Disorder During the Holidays

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

Those struggling with a mental health issue like bipolar disorder may find this time to be especially challenging. Continue Reading

8 Ways to Make Time for Your Inner Child This Christmas

By Chris Weldon

Your inner parent may have the organizational and intellectual skills to keep pace with the holiday season, but your inner chil... Continue Reading

How to Cope with Loneliness During the Holidays

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

Even if it feels like it, you're not alone this season. Continue Reading

4 Ways to Throw a Sober Holiday Party

By Elizabeth Seward

Your guests won't even miss the alcohol. Continue Reading

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5 Tips for Staying Sober on Holidays

By Chris Weldon

Sometimes, the pressure to successfully celebrate on holidays can easily pull you into a relapse. These 5 tips can help you tak... Continue Reading

Festive family dinner

Counting the Days: 6 Tips for Surviving Holiday Gatherings

By Audrey Beim

Addiction doesn't take a holiday break. Here's what you need to stay happy and sober this season. Continue Reading

Woman spending her first Thanksgiving in AA

My Thanksgiving Day Spent in AA

By Flower B

"I’m not sure how this season feels for you, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are two holiday sore spots for me." Continue Reading

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