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4 New Ways to Start the New Year Sober

4 New Ways to Start the New Year Sober

Do you have a hard time during the holiday season? This is often a time of year when family and friends spend time together, and cities are bustling with life, shopping, and all the seasonal merriment. 

The holidays also offer up a lot of tricky situations when we are at our most vulnerable. There may be triggers that come along with the end-of-the-year celebrations. The temptation to drink or use is heightened. With that in mind, here are four methods to help you start the new year sober or clean.

3 Root Factors That Make You Depressed Around Christmas Season

3 Root Factors That Make You Depressed Around Christmas Season

If the holiday season is said to be all about the festive mood, celebration, and cheer, then why do people feel depressed? Especially those people struggling with an addiction?

Today we look through the main reasons why you don’t feel jolly. We also give you suggestions on how to cope with those Christmas blues.

7 Ways You Can Support A Sober Spouse Over The Holidays

7 Ways You Can Support A Sober Spouse Over The Holidays

One in three Americans reports that substance addiction has affected their family. If this is the case for you too, you are probably asking yourself - how can I support my sober partner over the holiday season? While many people are excited about Christmas, others who are battling addiction often find this time of the year particularly stressful.

Here are 7 ways you can support your sober spouse over the holidays.

11 Steps to a Sober Holiday Season

11 Steps to a Sober Holiday Season

Whether you started your recovery journey recently or many years ago, the holiday season can be pretty challenging. It seems like society has conditioned us to think that celebration equals alcohol. And it is no surprise that many people find that triggering.

With that in mind, here’s 11 steps you can use to help you get through the holiday season sober 🤜

How to Avoid Seasonal-Affective Disorder as an Addict?

How to Avoid Seasonal-Affective Disorder as an Addict?

This time of year can be challenging, particularly for those suffering from addiction, as celebrations and holidays are often triggering for those in recovery. It can be even more difficult when suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here are some tips to help you cope.

Can PTSD Cause Addiction?

Can PTSD Cause Addiction?

What is the relationship between PTSD and addiction? Why does PTSD increase the risk of struggling with addiction and how can you help someone struggling with these issues? We break down the link between PTSD and addiction and show you how to help someone cope.

The Science Behind Depression & Anxiety

The Science Behind Depression & Anxiety

Feelings of anxiety or symptoms of depression may feel like a result of circumstances going on outside, but in reality, they are caused by what's going on inside. Two people may go through identical circumstances and respond differently depending on their background, current life circumstances, and chemical makeup. When a person is experiencing the symptoms of anxiety and depression, what exactly is going on inside their bodies?