The holiday season can be difficult for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. The list of triggers and temptations to use are almost endless. Seeing family members can top the list of seasonal stressors. When relationships are strained from drug or alcohol use, this stress is only magnified. Buying gifts can also be extremely stressful for those suffering from addiction. Many individuals don’t have the money to pay for the gifts, and devoting the time and energy to the process can be almost impossible. The celebrations that accompany the season can also trigger cravings. Dinners, parties, and gatherings typically all have alcohol available. Resisting the urge to have a drink with everyone else can be one of the hardest challenges a user can face during the holiday season. While the holiday season can pose a significant threat to sobriety, it can also be the time for positive change. When you make a commitment to getting your life back from the grip of drug or alcohol addiction, you are giving the best gift possible to your loved ones — and yourself. Why the Holiday Season Is the Best Time to Get Help Entering rehab during the holiday season may not seem like the right time. However, the time couldn’t be better. When you remove yourself from the stressors and temptations the holiday season invokes, you allow yourself to focus on your full sobriety. You get the opportunity to make positive choices instead of falling into a cycle of negative ones. Your friends and family want only the best for you. By entering rehab, you are giving them the gift of peace — they will know you’re safe and on the path to better health. They can enjoy the holiday season knowing you’re getting the help you need and deserve. By getting help during the holiday season, you can truly start the New Year off right. What better way to ring in the New Year than by being proud of yourself? Don’t Wait Until After the Holidays to Get the Help You Need Now Waiting until after the holiday season to get the help you need doesn’t just delay your sobriety — it can also put your life at risk. From all the festivities to the stress the season brings, you will be tempted to drink or use more frequently. Don’t be worried that your friends and family will be disappointed by your choice to spend the holidays in rehab. True loved ones will be relieved to know you’re taking the steps to achieve sobriety and live a fulfilling life. If you’re struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, call The Ranch PA today. We’ll help you detox safely, and our team can create a customized recovery plan that addresses your specific needs. Don’t spend another holiday in regret — get the holistic care you need to heal your mind, body, and spirit. (photo via) Disclaimer: The individuals pictured are models and their images are used for illustrative purposes only.
