10 ways to stay sober slideshow
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It's the holidays--Christmas and New Year's--some of the hardest times of the year to stay sober--especially at a party. And chances are, every December, you get invited to multiple Christmas or New Year's events. Is it actually possible to hang out with your friends and not drink? If you're in recovery (or just don't want to drink), consider some of these helpful tips for staying sober at a party. (By the way, these tips aren't time sensitive--you don't have to use them just during the holidays; they'll actually work any time you're invited to a party.) See the infographic at: http://www.duffysrehab.com/blog/ten-tips-to-stay-sober-at-a-party-infographicTRANSCRIPT
Bring a sober friendto support you during the party.
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Carry a soda so people don’t offer you a drink.
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Have an escape routeplanned or an excuse to leave early.
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Carry inspirational quotesthat can mentally encourage you.
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Put your sponsor on speed dialand don't hesitate to call them.
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Bring your own carso you're not stuck waiting for someone else to leave.
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Keep the Big Book in your carfor when you need some mental clarity.
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Don’t miss A.A. meetingsso you can keep focused on your sobriety.
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Limit your commitmentsand reserve the right to say no to holiday get-togethers.
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Stay healthy by getting plenty of rest & exercise.
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