The Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the holiday season. Between now and New Year’s Day, numerous celebrations and festivities can occur.
Overall, this time of year can bring good and bad for everyone, and some stressors become too much to manage. Unfortunately, the holiday season is associated with increased alcohol use and recreational drug use.
Thanksgiving Eve is also known as Blackout Wednesday and is considered the first heavy drinking weekend of the holiday season.
This can pose a challenge for anyone new to sobriety or someone choosing to remain sober during the holidays. Fortunately, there are practical tips and helpful information anyone can use to stay sober or help someone struggling with an addiction this time of year.