Campobello

FYI Due to concerns about our clients health in light of the possible exposure to colds and flu, Campobello will not be hosting 12 Step meetings until further notice. Visitors and others will be screened for coughs and fevers. So stay clean and sober, wash your hands, and stay home if you are sick. This to shall pass.

Ready to start planning your sober New Year festivities? Here are more ways to do it. Dance It Out! Don't isolate! Sober fellowship around the world will often hold regular meetings, special parties, dances, and other fun events. There may be 24-hour marathon meetings, games nights in people’s home. When all else fails, dance! Seriously. It’s one of the ways people celebrate their joy, and, despite popular belief, it’s not more fun when participants are drunk. It might not ...seem right to jump right into dancing, so plan a schedule of activities that’ll lead up to a midnight dance party. Board games, charades, bonfires, cooking contests, gift exchanges you can do just about anything to break the ice before it’s time to boogie. New Year, Same You Celebrating any holiday without alcohol and other drugs can be difficult for some. Spending time with other sober folks can protect you from relapse. With these ideas and many others out there, you should have no trouble celebrating in a way that’s right for you. As the clock tolls at midnight, you’ll have nothing but gratitude and pride in yourself and a very positive outlook for the year ahead. We can’t think of any better way to start 2019.

Ready to start planning your sober New Year festivities? Here are five ways to do it. 1. Don’t Be Scared to Say No. This is perhaps the most obvious way to protect yourself this New Year’s Eve: Tell friends and family you can’t attend their parties. If you know the temptation to drink will be there perhaps the party’s to-do list revolves around imbibing then it’s best to stay home. It’s easy to respectfully decline an invitation. 2. Take a Little Weekend Trip.... You might have a long weekend off from work. Take advantage of your time by scheduling a quick, cozy getaway somewhere relaxing and serene pretty much the opposite of the parties you don’t want to attend. You’ll come into the New Year totally refreshed and recharged, and you’ll have non-blurry memories of your night, too. That’s a win-win. 3. Focus on Food. Another way to get your mind off of alcohol and other drugs is to make some seriously delicious food for your party. You can go heavy with the appetizers or whip up a New Year’s Eve feast for loved ones that’s so intricate you won’t have the time, energy or ability to drink. And let’s be honest: Wouldn’t most people prefer to eat good food than drink? Your guests won’t be complaining when their bellies are full of deliciousness at midnight.

SELF CARE # 9. GET INVOLVED! Volunteer in your community. Being of service in your 12 Step fellowship or others is a fun way to be connected, stay connected and give back. Get established in a home group, welcome newcomers (introduce yourself, get them a cup of coffee, show them the literature table, and introduce them to others, sit with them, give them your phone number, etc.)

How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Sober Celebrating any day, especially holidays without alcohol and other drugs can be a new experience for many of us. Even folks with lengths of sobriety can find it challenging and annoying. When many people think of New Year’s Eve, their minds immediately conjure up images of champagne bottles popping and glasses clinking as confetti falls. This may create euphoric recall, a trigger for cravings, self-pity, and isolation, if you’ve chosen a... sober lifestyle. For me those days now conjure up memories of excess, unfulfilled expectations, anxiety, conflict, and hangovers. I can’t recall the blackouts! LOL We were surprised in early recovery that our days, even holidays like New Year’s Eve can be much more fun and enjoyable without alcohol and other drugs. And even better if you consider the fact that you won’t be in bed with some random stranger nursing a horrible hangover on the first day of 2019. See more