Recognizing when a loved one is in trouble With the holiday season upon us, we may be gathering with friends or family members. And during those gatherings, we may notice new or alarming behaviors related to their mental and physical health. While this time of year is often…
WCJB-TV20 Dr. Gregory Jones from the UF Health Florida Recovery Center joins TV20’s Tracy West with some symptoms of drug or alcohol addiction, and ways to avoid relapse during the holidays.
For the families of the 23.5 million Americans who suffer from addiction, the holidays can be a time full of disappointment and dread, as years of symptomatic disease have built up negative experiences that can make the holiday season particularly threatening. Here some tips to help everyone this holiday season.
Alcohol and the year-end holidays seem made for each other, but dangers lurk.
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Drinking spirits around the holidays has become as much of a tradition as celebrating the holidays themselves. Find out what health care experts are saying about this spike in alcohol use. …
How to handle being the sober one at the party this holiday. Here are some things you can do to make these events less challenging.
Holiday gratitude in recovery Gratitude has been a time-honored tradition for us human beings. Since people first realized the importance and value of the life-sustaining elements, there has been an appreciation of them, an endearment that has given them the proper place in the history of the human race.
As you gather with friends and family this holiday season, you may notice someone having an unhealthy relationship with drugs or alcohol. Watch for these signs: Deterioration in personal grooming or physical appearance Changes in appetite or sleep patterns. Sudden weight loss or weight gain Frequently getting into trouble (arguments,…
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. But for people in recovery from addiction, the season may be particularly troubling. Travel stress, money troubles and family drama and reunions with old friends are all possible triggers for those in recovery. Here are some tips for avoiding relapse.
