Recovering from alcohol addiction requires planning a lifetime of sober activities for all holidays, including Memorial Day. It may mean choosing soda instead of beer at cookouts. But sober choices go beyond that to include seeking an alcohol addiction treatment program for support if relapse occurs. Sierra Sage Recovery Services can guide individuals who are in early recovery in ways to maintain their sobriety.
Hosting Sober Activities at Home
Being in charge of hosting the event places the responsibility of serving alcohol on the host. Therefore, to maintain sobriety for a holiday gathering, hosting it in the home may be the best option to ensure an alcohol-free event.
Sober activities for Memorial Day at home can include pool parties, indoor parties, or patio cookouts, depending on the space available. Always warn those invited that the events are alcohol-free and should not bring alcohol, even if it is only for their personal consumption. By prohibiting all alcohol at the event, temptations to drink lessen.
Make sure to serve a variety of fun, alcohol-free drinks at the event to keep attendees hydrated enjoying themselves. Consider having the following on hand to serve to guests at the event:
- Sodas, diet, and regular
- Sparkling water
- Homemade punches
- Alcohol-free mocktails, which are cocktail-like drinks that don’t include alcohol
- Lemonade
Sober Activities Outside the Home for Memorial Day
Not everyone has enough space to host a Memorial Day event in their homes or backyards. Activities to have sober holidays away from home may include taking trips to a local park or the beach. These locations typically prohibit glass containers, which excludes many types of beer and alcoholic drinks. Plus, more natural sites don’t usually have vendors nearby selling alcohol, making it easier to avoid the urge to buy a drink impulsively.
Engaging in physical activities during the holiday can also distract participants long enough not to drink alcohol. For example, surfing, skateboarding, horseback riding, hiking, and roller skating all require concentration, making it easier to block out thoughts about drinking during the holiday.
Recognizing When to Get Help to Maintain Sobriety on Memorial Day and Throughout the Year
The holidays tend to be difficult times for those with alcohol addiction or individuals recovering from one. Alcoholic drinks such as beers, wine coolers, and cocktails often flow freely during the holidays, and the temptations to drink increase.
For those who struggle to keep sober holidays, there is help available. Whether someone has been to a substance abuse treatment center before doesn’t matter. Sometimes, people still need help after leaving a program due to relapses or difficult times in their lives, making maintaining sobriety more difficult. Suffering from alcohol addiction does not have to be a life sentence. Those with any of the following symptoms or signs should consider addiction treatment therapies from a recovery center for extra support:
- Drinking in secret
- Drinking more than intended
- Getting upset when not being able to drink
- Lying about drinking
- Planning a day around drinking or hangover recovery
- Engaging in dangerous activities when drinking, such as driving or getting into fights
These signs indicate that drinking is not under control. Contacting an alcohol addiction recovery center is the first step towards taking back control and living a healthier life.
Reach Out to Sierra Sage Recovery Services for Alcohol Addiction Recovery Treatment
Treatment of an alcohol addiction includes mental health care to teach ways to maintain sober holidays and get past other temptations for life. Anyone who needs help with an addiction should call 833.922.2884 to get in touch with us at Sierra Sage Recovery Services in Las Vegas, NV. We also have an online contact form for those who want us to call them at a convenient time. Recovery from alcohol addiction is possible, and support is located nearby at Sierra Sage Recovery Services.
