In today’s society, it seems like in order to have a social life one has to drink, but that is not the case! Quitting drinking does not mean one has to give up a social life at all. There are so many different things that people can do for fun that do not include drinking. If a person does find themselves at a social event that offers alcohol, there are certain measures one has to take in order to maintain sobriety, especially early in recovery. People are often going to ask questions about why one may not be drinking or if one would like to have a drink etc. So, here are some tips on how to navigate situations like that, as well as how to potentially avoid those situations.
These include:
Having an honest talk with your friends
Being prepared for people’s reactions
Going places that don’t serve alcohol
Developing a few go-to responses
Having a non-alcoholic drink on-hand
Thinking “fun”
Creating an exit excuse
Planning a productive morning after
Trying new things with your friends
Seeking out people who don’t drink
Learning from your experiences
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Marissa Duncan, Intern