The holidays can be a dangerous time for those who are new to trying to stay sober. But for those who have some time in recovery, the season can be once again filled with fun and joy, rather that fear and stress. As R.P.W. posted in the Alcoholism / Substance Abuse Forum, the holidays can look a lot differently through sober eyes. Read more...

More Holiday Tips:

• The Dangers of the Holiday Season
  
• Planning a Safe Holiday Party
  
• Email Course: Surviving the Holidays Sober

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Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not it may be time to get help.

• Alcohol Abuse Screening Quiz
  
• Drug Abuse Screening Quiz
  
• Could You Be Depressed?
  
• Is Your Child Using Drugs or Alcohol?
  
• Is Your Child Huffing Inhalants?
  

Questions for Families:

• Are You Troubled by Someone's Drinking?
  
• Are You Enabling an Alcoholic or Addict?
  
• Did You Grow Up With a Problem Drinker?
  
• Domestic Abuse Screening Quiz
  
• Adult Child Screening Quiz
  

The holidays can be a time of great joy and celebration or a time of great pain, sorrow and depression for anyone. These can be particularly dangerous times for people who are in recovery, especially those in early recovery. Gregg C., a counselor with the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, West Indies, provides some helpful tips for dealing with the season. Read more...

There are ways to make it through the holidays clean and sober. Visitors to the Alcoholism / Substance Abuse site share how they did it:

• Bob M. Latch on to Other Members
  
• Richard Share Your Gratitude
  
• Bob S. Remember What It Was Like
  
• Sam Do 12-Step Calls
  
• Carol D. Go Late and Leave Early
  
• Pete D. Get Out of Yourself