BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 15.1
million American adults with alcohol use disorder, some of the most
popular drinking holidays, such as the Fourth of July, can be
challenging to navigate in recovery. To help those in recovery
prevent a relapse, Alcohol.org, an American Addiction Centers
resource, is offering a free sober survival guide this Independence
Day.
To download the sober survival guide, visit
https://www.alcohol.org/sober-survival-kit/.
"For some people in recovery, being around others who are
drinking excessively can be a trigger," said Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, American Addiction Centers'
chief medical officer. "They may start reminiscing about their past
alcohol use and even experience a neurochemical response that
induces an intense craving for alcohol."
A recent Alcohol.org study found that Independence Day ranked
number four out of the top 10 booziest holidays, with 33% of men
and 24% of women reporting they binge drink on this day.
The sober survival guide includes three key features:
- Five phone lock screen images featuring motivational recovery
messages
- A self checklist with advice on handling difficult situations
for relapse prevention
- A list of the top sober apps for connecting with the recovery
community
"No matter how long someone has been in recovery, there is
always a risk of relapse," said Weinstein. "Addiction is a chronic
disease that must be managed every day. We hope our toolkit will
help them maintain their sobriety during a time that can be
difficult. We are also here for those, who despite their best
efforts, indulge in alcohol. We encourage those people to call us
right away because even one drink can spiral into active
addiction."
Alcohol.org offers a 24-hour helpline for those who have
relapsed and need help. For more information, call 1-888-ALCOHOL.
The call is answered by an American Addiction Centers
representative.
About Alcohol.org
Alcohol.org is an (NYSE: AAC)
American Addiction Centers resource. Alcohol.org aims to provide
tools and resources to draw attention to the pervasiveness of
alcoholism and challenge the status-quo of America's drinking
culture.
Contact
Joy Sutton, 615-727-8407
jsutton@contactaac.com
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SOURCE American Addiction Centers