The holidays can be a time of increased stress for those struggling with opioid or stimulant use disorder. Complex family dynamics, financial strain, and cultural expectations can weigh heavily and become a tipping point for those battling the physical and mental effects of addiction.
But the holidays can also be a time for pause, reflection, opportunity, and new beginnings. They’re a chance to take stock of what we have and are thankful for, to remember what’s most important to us, and to consider what we can change. The holidays are a time of hope.
This holiday season, choose treatment and recovery, embrace the support and company of family and friends, and create special moments. Get started by finding a proven opioid or stimulant addiction treatment provider near you at ChooseChangeCA.org.
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