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Dealing with difficult times while remaining sober
Dealing with difficult times while remaining sober
These are moments when it is especially difficult to stay sober. Suggest the following strategies to help the person to deal with such times.
If you drink mainly at night
Try to keep yourself busy, and go to places you cannot,drink, such as a temple.
If you are in the habit of drinking with fellow workers after the day is over
Try to organise a different social activity, such as going to see a film or do a sporting activity.
If you drink heavily only with certain friends
Avoid these friends.
If you drink when alone Reduce the time you spend alone; for example, join a support group (AA) or increase the time you spend with your family.
If you drink when you are under stress
Learn ways of coping with stress and solving problems rather than blanking them out with alcohol.
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