How To Resist Drinking at Social Events

Addiction & Recovery Substance Abuse
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Not drinking when everyone else is can be very difficult, but it can be done with careful planning and determination.
1. If you are unsure if non-alcoholic beverages will be available, bring your own.
2. Stay away from the bar area.
3. If offered a drink, just say, 'No, thank you.' You do not have to explain.
4. If there is food available, be sure to eat, so that you are not hungry.
5. If you feel that you are becoming tempted to drink, leave early.
6. Stay busy. Talk to others, dance, etc. Don't give yourself time to think about the fact that you are not drinking.
7. Don't drink, no matter what!

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Very informative and helpful tips. Thank you very much for this article. God bless you.

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good info.

i found that for myself, i stayed away from anything that involved drinking. i never felt like taking that big of a chance. i found that involving myself in non drinking events was just as rewarding and fun.
just my opinion