How many times have we heard the phrase “don’t drink and drive” or is this familiar “haven’t you had enough” or even better “ah, one for the road”. If any of these are familiar I am sure you were enjoying the party and the New Year celebrations.
Celebrating the New Year
Celebrating New Year is a long tradition and with it are usually lots of cheering and words of good tidings to one another. There is however another side to this great festive event and it is directed to those who may have some personal issues with substance abuse. Drinking can become a disaster for family and friends. Drug abuse can become a trauma that lands someone in the emergency ward, which is not a good way to start the New Year. Actually, it can even be worst than the mentioned scenario.
Knowing Your Limit
Before you decide to go out with friends and family to celebrate the New Year, ask yourself this: what is my limit? And when do I say enough is enough? It’s perfectly okay to say no at the next drink or the next line of cocaine being distributed. No one wants to be a statistic, you are important to many and would be sorrowly missed if something would happen to you.
Fun and Celebration is Sharing
By all means, have fun and celebrate the New Year just be sure to be in the New Year to share your life changes with friends and family. Be temperate with your celebration intake. We don’t have to be drunk and unconscious to have fun. And it’s always nice to remember what went on in a celebration the next morning when we wake up safe and sound in our warm bed.