Staying Sober on New Year’s Eve

Staying Sober on New Year’s Eve

End of 2012 already… where did time go? Another year come and gone and it has had its share of good times and bad. Many times, when alcohol is involved your good time can turn on you very quickly. So this year, instead of getting wasted at a New Year’s party, start a new tradition: Sobriety.

How do you achieve sobriety on one of the biggest party days of the entire year? Here are a few tips that can help you stay sober on the last day of the year.

5 Tips to Stay Sober on New Year’s Eve:

1. Ask for support from family and friends. You have friends and family that support your goal of staying sober. Let them know your intentions. They can help you stay on track of your goal.
2. While you party the night away, have a sober buddy or buddies accompany you. They can talk you through the cravings and encourage you to work through it.
3. Keep your tummy full and your cup full of a nonalcoholic drink. If you’re full, you may not have the room to drink alcohol.
4. Stay away from places where you go to drink and people who will not support your goal of staying sober.
5. If you are feeling uncomfortable and the cravings are overwhelming, then leave the party. Removing yourself from the situation will help you avoid falling into a trap.

Use these tips to help stay sober on New Year’s Eve. However, if you feel that you can’t give up drinking, and your desire to drink overshadows your desire to follow these tips, then you may need to consider more help. Alcohol rehab can help you get sober and learn the skills to stay sober. Recovery Connection can help you get the help you need. We will connect you with a rehab that will get you started on your recovery. Start off the New Year with a resolution you can achieve.