The holiday season can be tricky for anyone, due to financial stress, complicated family dynamics, feelings of loneliness, and more. Factor in managing an addiction and its triggers, and it’s understandable how you can become overwhelmed — and how your substance abuse can quickly spiral.
You may think that putting off rehab until after the hustle and bustle of the season could be easier, but the reality is, it’s often best to seek treatment before the holidays so you can avoid or better deal with the associated stressors.
Here are some of the main reasons to start addiction treatment before the holidays: