St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday associated with green beers and an even greener Chicago River, is a perfect example. At Banyan Heartland, we know that it is possible to stay sober on these types of holidays after completing residential drug and alcohol treatment in Illinois. Follow our important tips to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day sober.
Cities all around Illinois will be having celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day, and Chicago leads the pack in festivities. The St. Patrick’s Day parade is an event that anyone can enjoy while staying sober, so head over to Grant Park to catch all the fun!
The dyeing of the Chicago River is a tradition anyone can enjoy, especially alcohol-free. The river will start going green on Saturday, March 16th at 9 a.m., so don’t miss out! This time slot makes this a no-pressure event so you will not feel pressured into drinking.
Instead of going out on St. Patrick’s Day, host your own event or party at home. You can make traditional Irish dishes, including soda bread and stew. You can also host a potluck where everyone brings in their favorite Irish dish to share.
If you do wind up going out to areas where there will be alcohol, offer to be the designated driver. As the DD, others are counting on you to get them home safely. Having this responsibility will help keep you from drinking.
Fun is a state of mind, and many people think that they can’t have a good time without alcohol. But in alcohol addiction treatment, you learn a variety of tools that prove life can be enjoyable without alcohol.
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