TDH Newsletter: December 18th, 2018
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Discovery House Newsletter
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Hi %%first_name%%
We know that the holiday season is a tough time for people in recovery. So on behalf of everyone here at The Discovery House, we decided to bring you some advice making it through this time of the year! |
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How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That You Will Actually Keep
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| For many people, starting the new year off with a hefty list of New Year’s resolutions just makes sense, but for someone in recovery from a substance use disorder, things like weight loss or saving more money can seem pretty trivial. About 40% of the population participates in forming resolutions these days, but a mere 8% manage to keep them through the year. The primary reason for this is that our resolutions are usually too unrealistic to keep. |
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The Ultimate Guide for Surviving the Holidays Sober and Clean
The holidays are tough for people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. We are right in the middle of what has been referred to as the “Bermuda Triangle” (aka Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years).
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5 Helpful Tips for Celebrating the Holidays in Early Recovery
If you are in early recovery, you might think that celebrating the holidays is going to look quite different than in recent years. Attending alcohol or drug rehab means you are already aware that relapse is something you must always guard against.
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A Timeline for Working the 12 Steps
One of the most common things a newbie asks about the 12 steps, is how long is this going to take?
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Dos and Don’ts of Hosting a Sober Guest for the Holidays
Alcohol is a mainstay of every holiday gathering and for a lot of people, it just feels weird not to serve it...
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