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The holiday season can be a fun time to celebrate and bond with friends and family. But for some, holidays can lead to unwanted stress and increased access to drugs and alcohol \u2014 both of which are factors that can be highly problematic and worrisome for those who are susceptible to addiction or in recovery from addiction.<\/p>\n
Here are some holiday statistics for drug and alcohol abuse, and what you can do to reduce your risk for substance abuse this holiday season.<\/p>\n
During the holidays, many people tend to overextend themselves emotionally, physically, and financially in an effort to satisfy their loved ones and to live up to certain holiday expectations \u2014 such as throwing the best party or buying the perfect gifts. Stressors such as these can easily lead to drug and alcohol abuse as people rely on these substances to numb and erase anxiety, stress, guilt, and other negative emotions.<\/p>\n
Common triggers for holiday drug abuse include the following:<\/p>\n
Getting caught up in drug and alcohol abuse during the holidays can be easy \u2014 especially when you attend numerous parties, celebrations, and events where these substances are accessible. But drug and alcohol use that gets out of hand during the holidays can lead to binge drinking, auto accidents, overdose, addiction, financial strain, and many other serious problems that can compromise your livelihood.<\/p>\n
Tips for avoiding drug abuse during the holidays include:<\/p>\n
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The holiday season can be a fun time to celebrate and bond with friends and family. But for some, holidays can lead to unwanted stress and increased access to drugs and alcohol \u2014 both of which are factors that can be highly problematic and worrisome for those who are susceptible to addiction or in recovery […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4304,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
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The holiday season can be a fun time to celebrate and bond with friends and family. But for some, holidays can lead to unwanted stress and increased access to drugs and alcohol \u2014 both of which are factors that can be highly problematic and worrisome for those who are susceptible to addiction or in recovery from addiction.<\/p>
Here are some holiday statistics for drug and alcohol abuse, and what you can do to reduce your risk for substance abuse this holiday season.<\/p>
During the holidays, many people tend to overextend themselves emotionally, physically, and financially in an effort to satisfy their loved ones and to live up to certain holiday expectations \u2014 such as throwing the best party or buying the perfect gifts. Stressors such as these can easily lead to drug and alcohol abuse as people rely on these substances to numb and erase anxiety, stress, guilt, and other negative emotions.<\/p>
Common triggers for holiday drug abuse include the following:<\/p>
Getting caught up in drug and alcohol abuse during the holidays can be easy \u2014 especially when you attend numerous parties, celebrations, and events where these substances are accessible. But drug and alcohol use that gets out of hand during the holidays can lead to binge drinking, auto accidents, overdose, addiction, financial strain, and many other serious problems that can compromise your livelihood.<\/p>
Tips for avoiding drug abuse during the holidays include:<\/p>
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