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Holiday Tips - Don't Watch the Commercials

Dealing with the Holidays

By , About.com Guide

Updated December 03, 2009

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Visitors to the About.com Alcoholism Forum were asked to share their personal experiences in maintaining sobriety during the holiday season. Their replies provide helpful tips for those who may be struggling to stay clean and sober through the temptations of the holidays.

Rosie W's Holiday Tip

Holidays can be very hard for all of us -- just don't watch the commercials! I'm serious!

Don't get lonely! There's always a meeting to go to -- go to it! I've done it and l2 step work too. What better way to spend Christmas?"

-- Rosie W.

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