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December signifies quite a few important things in the world. Of course, it's the month of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve. But it's also universally recognized as National Impaired Driving Month, shining a light on those who've lost their lives because of people inebriated behind the wheel. Not surprisingly,...
As you can imagine, holiday sobriety is a hot topic right now. This is the time of year when many new temptations arise and the added stressors of COVID-19 quarantining certainly don't help. On that note, famed publication The Chicago Tribune published a story front and center on their website; highlighting...
Recently, noted outlet The Guardian published an insightful article about sobriety trends and how dates on a calendar do not have to mean the end of alcohol abstinence. Their piece referenced the popular Sober October movement that just ended on the 31st. For many, starting a new...
We have all heard that the urge to use may increase during the holiday season. But if true, what is the real root of that problem? One prominent neuroscientist believes it all harkens back to loneliness and the idea of being isolated during a meaningful...
We all know that the holidays are a time of joy and celebration. But with those celebrations can come alcoholic indulgences and even substance abuse. That, in itself, is a serious concern. But it can be amplified even more if those who use choose to...
As we wind down the holiday season, there are still a few important seasonal stories worth sharing. One, in particular, has to do with a series of viral Christmas lights from Bel Air, Maryland. Jim Kurtz and his family have been proudly displaying their electrical extravaganza since...
Thankfully for most of us, the holidays mean extra down time to relax and be with family. If you do have more quiet moments this December, we highly recommend adding some important recovery books to your reading list. TheFix.com did a fantastic job outlining some key literature to...
We have praised the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization (also known as "MADD") many times in our blogs. Their mission to educate and prevent alcohol-related car accidents has saved countless lives. And this season, they are setting their sights on a new mission: Bringing awareness to holiday...
'Tis the season as the say. The season for giving gifts, enjoying ugly sweaters and (unfortunately) gaining exposure to free flowing booze cups at corporate holiday parties. To their credit though, many major companies this year are looking to ban alcohol from their festive workplace...
Happy holiday weekend, Valley Recovery Center friends! How fortunate are we to have Monday off in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? He was certainly an inspirational figure and, don't worry, we have plenty of Sober SoCal activities lined up that can honor his...
Well, we've finally made it to the end of year. And so, this will be the last Sober SoCal Weekend list of 2016! Don't worry though, we've wrangled up a ton of fun ideas that DO NOT involve drugs or alcohol. Believe us, we know how tempting...
Well, we've been talking about it for months and now, the biggest holiday weekend of the year has finally arrived. Interestingly, this Friday through Monday stretch will encapsulate nearly all of the major December festivities; including Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas. So, of course, we encourage you...
Between Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas, this weekend marks the start of several major holidays. And with that, comes continued temptations to use. Whether it's to "join in" on alcoholic celebrations or find an escape mechanism from a difficult family situation, December is famous for seeing...
Merriment is all around us this weekend, Valley Recovery Center friends. And so are a lot of temptations, unfortunately. With alcoholic fueled holiday parties and old friends (with bad habits) back in town, now more than ever, it's important to keep sobriety front and center....
Happy holidays, Valley Recovery Center friends! We've only got a few more weekends left in 2016, so let's make them count. For this upcoming stretch, we've assembled some amazing activities built around December merriment, creativity and comedy (all without the presence of drugs and alcohol,...
It's official! December has arrived, which means nonstop festivities from now until the end of the year. Unfortunately many of those holiday parties can involve negative substances, which is why now it's more important than even to keep a Sober SoCal Weekend list. Well don't fret because we've...
Did everybody have a good Thanksgiving? We certainly hope so. And now that the food is settling and the holiday season has officially arrived, we're sharing a ton of festive (and fun) Sober SoCal Weekend ideas. Our latest list covers everything from calorie crunching canyon...
Thanksgiving is certainly one of the most celebrated holidays in America, and rightly so. It is completely non-denominational and centers strictly around family, food and fun. But while most of us think of nothing but fondness this time of year, there are plenty of other...
Here we are, just a few days from the end of October and the always eventful Halloween night. As we mentioned in a previous blog, All Hallow's Eve can certainly bring dangerous temptations. So if you need some quick sober words of wisdom, we recommend...
This weekend, expect lots of parties and lots of temptations as the festive night owls dress up and let loose for Halloween. And while we certainly encourage fun and companionship, there are some important things to keep in mind about this holiday. For one thing,...
