Barriers to Recovery During the Holidays

Barriers to Recovery During the Holidays Addiction is a chronic, progressive condition that requires treatment to overcome. However, a large percentage of people who need treatment do not seek it. There are several reasons for this, but there seems to be even more of a reluctance to get help around the holidays. If you or someone you love is experiencing addiction and are finding roadblocks keep popping up, keep reading for the extra barriers to recovery during the holidays and how to overcome them. Traditions and Festivities One of the major barriers to recovery during the holidays is that people simply do not want to miss out on all the holiday traditions and festivities. This can be especially true if there are gatherings with family members you don’t always get to see. Exchanging gifts with family on Christmas morning, lighting the menorah, enjoying Thanksgiving dinner, and being part of all your family’s unique yearly traditions could make anyone feel terrible at the thought of not being there. However, the most important thing in the world — more so than holiday traditions — is your health and well-being. Chances are, your family is more than ready for you to get help. They have probably been urging you for a while. The good news about the holidays is that they will be here next year. Your family can’t say the same thing about you right now. There is no better time than now to get help, even around the holidays, so that your family can enjoy your presence for ...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Uncategorized addiction help call for help family family support holiday holiday parties holidays treatment Source Type: blogs