Avoiding Relapse During the Holidays

The holidays are a happy time for many people, but for those in recovery it is often quite the opposite. In fact, individuals struggling with addiction often dread the holidays. Stress is at an all-time high during the holidays and for people grappling with addiction it can accelerate the relapse process. To prevent relapse, it’s important for individuals in recovery to have a stress free holiday plan. This plan can include: developing a sober escape plan for all activities, saying “no” and not feeling obligated to attend holiday events and volunteering to help others less fortunate.