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January 15, 2019

Staying clean is the top priority in everyone’s life once they find recovery. You can do your best to avoid temptation by working your recovery program. You know it’s important to stay away from people, places and things that tempt you. However, life is unpredictable. Sometimes you run into old friends at the grocery store or on the street. Other times, you may simply be forced to go to a work function and somebody may offer you a drink. You don’t have to tell anybody you’re in recovery if you don’t want to. After all, 12-step programs are anonymous because addiction still has stigma. Here are 25 ways to say no to a drink or drug. Practice them, just in case. Always be polite but firm. If a person tries to push you once you’ve answered, be prepared to walk away. If you’re at an event and feel pressured, do something else. “No, thank you!” “Not tonight, thanks!” “I am getting up really early tomorrow.” “Sorry, I quit” “Sorry, I don’t drink.” “I can’t, I’m driving.” “My doctor told me to quit.” “I promised my husband I won’t drink tonight!” “My wife would kill me!” (Clear it with her, first!) “ Thanks, but I’m the designated driver.” “Thanks for thinking of me, but I can’t tonight.” “No thanks! I’ve drank enough to last a lifetime!” “No thanks! I’ve been sober for a year now!” “No thanks. I don’t want to, tonight.” “No thanks, I’ve got an early meeting tomorrow!” “Sorry, it makes me sick!” “No thanks, I’ve got an allergy!” “I’m already dehydrated enough, not tonight!” “Thanks, but I make really bad decisions when I drink!” “I don’t drink, but thanks!” “Drinking really messes with my health.” “I can’t, I have a drinking problem.” “I’m too sleepy to drink tonight.” “I can’t – I’m on medication that makes it dangerous.” “No thanks! I’m quitting for a while.” There are many other ways to inform people that you quit drinking or using drugs. When you’re in a party scenario or random situation, it’s usually not the time for long-winded explanations. Saying “no” gets easier the longer you’ve been clean and sober, and after a while it comes naturally. Sometimes being creative is fun and helps difuse an awkward situation. Do what feels right for you and call your sponsor for guidance when you need it.

Ellie Favaloro

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November 27, 2018

How to stay sober during the holidays.

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Develop a plan to protect your sobriety ahead of any holiday event and activity that could potentially trigger relapse to substance abuse. This may mean going to a Twelve Step meeting before or after the event, attending the festivities with your sponsor or a sober friend, or making sure you can leave the gathering at […]

November 10, 2018

Transformational Breath!

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At Sober Living Today We offer a Breath workshop every week and it has amazing results of energy shifts and relaxation. We know there is more to this work, some teachers claim that it helps to resolve addictions! We are excited to offer this in addition to the many tools of wellbeing that our sober […]

October 2, 2018

Private Rooms in a beautiful home!

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We have 2 private rooms along with double occupancy rooms in our beautiful Carlsbad Village home. Enjoy the high ceiling with crown molding and ceiling fans for comfort. We have 2 options in private rooms one very large with a queen size bed, your own TV and plenty of draw space. This room has a […]

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