Let go of resentment, let in the true spirit of the holidays
Holiday party hosts need to plan for the non-drinkers
Recovery makes for pleasant holidays once again
Try the Serenity Prayer instead of New Year's resolutions
'All I really need to know (to survive the holidays) I learned at a Twelve Step group'
Recovering alcoholics receive the gift of choice
New Year: a time to create lasting change in beliefs, behavior
Recovery is the greatest gift of all
Slogans can inspire us all for the New Year
Party hosts can lift holiday spirits without the bottle
Learning the attitude of gratitude for the holidays
Twelve Steps help overeaters deal with the holidays
To keep the program, we must give it away
Tips for preventing the holiday blues, staying sober
Rethinking resolutions and embracing imperfection
Recovery: A special gift for the whole family
Keep the holidays safe: Don't drink and drive
Awareness, planning can help make for sober holidays
Holiday season of indulgence is a challenge for compulsive overeaters
Alive & Free is a health column that provides information to help prevent substance abuse problems and address such problems. It is created by Hazelden, a nonprofit agency based in Center City, Minn., that offers a wide range of information and services on addiction. For more resources, email or call Hazelden at 800-257-7810 (outside the US 651-213-4200).
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