By: Chris Alvarez
Being sober during the New Year holiday is something many addicts and alcoholics have a tough time with. This is one of the few days a year where it is socially acceptable for tax-paying, dog-walking, pay check-cashing, grocery store going people to act like drunken fools. Here are some tips that should help any addict or alcoholic stay sober during the holiday.
Sober Parties: Please don’t laugh. Ok you can laugh. Yes they are painfully awkward and most of the time its just a bunch of people standing around drinking Red Bulls, but they offer the addict in recovery a chance to socialize in a safe environment without the temptations of substances (besides cigarettes and energy drinks). However there are ways for one to go out and stay safe and sober.
Sober Companionship: An addict or alcoholic can go out and celebrate with “normies.” But it is advisable to only go out with someone who has more time than you, or go out with a group of other sober people so that you can watch each other. It may sound strange and intrusive but it could save your life.
Sober Dances: This is just as funny, ridiculous, and awkward as a sober party but can be fun as soon as everyone decides to stop being shy (don’t hold your breath this could take a LONG time). Until that happens it’s just a bunch of sober people standing around drinking energy drinks. But that can be fun…
Hope this helps, if it doesn’t then don’t do anything. New Years is just another day, stay in and watch TV or something.
hahahahaha yess!!! I love you Chrissy this was awesome!!
Well said. Play wii tennis and have gatorade!!! or go all our on Oreo-n-soy milk in case ur lactose intol!
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