Happy Holidays? Today we talk about how to navigate holiday traditions, parties and visits with friends and family with a loved one in recovery. This episode touches on some basic relapse prevention tools, holiday triggers and how to care for you, and your family, during what can be a stressful time for most of us. We hope, that with a little support, you can enjoy the holidays drug and alcohol free with your closest loved ones.
Topics also discussed:

Relapse prevention
Drugs
Boundaries
Relationships
Addiction
Anxiety
Escape plans
Realistic expectations
Gratitude


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Articles used for this episode:
Families and Addiction - Surviving the Season of Stress - https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/111511p10.shtml
Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays - https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/tips-for-enjoying-sober-holidays
Why are the Holidays so Stressful to People in Addiction Recovery - https://www.workithealth.com/blog/why-are-holidays-stressful-to-people-in-addiction-recovery

Additional Resources:
Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/
Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/
Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/
National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

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