{"id":1676,"date":"2025-01-08T05:12:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T05:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/?p=1676"},"modified":"2025-01-25T04:35:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T04:35:02","slug":"tips-to-combat-substance-use-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/tips-to-combat-substance-use-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t let the holidays delay your substance abuse recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1676\" class=\"elementor elementor-1676\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bda858d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bda858d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2fb440 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c2fb440\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8391b51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8391b51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday events involving alcohol can be highly stressful and upsetting for those in recovery, which makes having support from fellow members invaluable. Being connected with others in recovery before and during holidays can make a world of difference to one&#8217;s well-being.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relapse triggers can take many forms, from smells or people to social pressures. Knowing a loved one&#8217;s triggers will be vital in staying sober during the holidays. Whatever happens, you should never let the holiday season delay treatment for your substance abuse program.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3141017 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3141017\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac216d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ac216d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae2779e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae2779e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5136427 image-resize elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5136427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"image_max_height_new\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/don-t-let-the-holidays-delay-your-substance-abuse-recovery.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1720\" alt=\"Dragonfly Medical Support During the Holidays\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/don-t-let-the-holidays-delay-your-substance-abuse-recovery.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/don-t-let-the-holidays-delay-your-substance-abuse-recovery-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84b7eee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84b7eee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e16b29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e16b29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Holiday Season, A Perfect Time to Enter Substance Abuse Recovery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e50bc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e50bc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidays can be an emotional time, evoking strong feelings such as loneliness and grief that can leave people vulnerable to substance use.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it&#8217;s essential to sustaining sobriety, it&#8217;s essential to limit exposure to triggers and avoid high-risk situations. When attending events where alcohol will be served, bring along someone sober as a support system and devise a backup exit strategy in case an unexpected trigger presents itself.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cde1ff8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cde1ff8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84b531f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84b531f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take Advantage of Extra Time Off for Recovery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30ab4d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30ab4d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidays can often bring with them excesses in alcohol and drugs, strain on family relationships, and conflict between family members. Depression can often accompany these occasions, and people seek comfort from addictive substances during this season.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re living with both mental illness and substance use disorder simultaneously, entering Substance Abuse Recovery during this season can provide a solution that breaks this cycle and allows you to focus on recovery before beginning anew in January.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f87c980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f87c980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discount Offers During Holiday Season<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e64552d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e64552d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may especially benefit individuals working in service industries like retail or hospitality, construction, outdoor workers, or any field that typically experiences less activity around this period.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83ae73e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"83ae73e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-150b8d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"150b8d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0078d32 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0078d32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff45e5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff45e5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Surround Yourself with Family Support<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b1ad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2b1ad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the holidays can be challenging for those in recovery, they&#8217;re also an invaluable chance to surround yourself with love and support. Many find that family and friends are more understanding when entering substance abuse recovery during this festive period as it symbolizes taking steps toward transformational growth that fit with its spirit.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triggers often arise during the holidays, including seeing loved ones using drugs or alcohol, negative emotions, and high expectations &#8211; all factors which could contribute to drug and alcohol relapse. By seeking drug or alcohol addiction treatment sooner rather than later, individuals can avoid these risky situations and begin the new year without substance abuse issues.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e55ac0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e55ac0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b0f3c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b0f3c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"image_max_height_new2\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/why-is-the-holidays-perfect-time-to-enter-substance-abuse-recovery.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1721\" alt=\"Tips to Combat Substance Use during the Holidays\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/why-is-the-holidays-perfect-time-to-enter-substance-abuse-recovery.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/why-is-the-holidays-perfect-time-to-enter-substance-abuse-recovery-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f5b296 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f5b296\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed9e847 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed9e847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Schedule Appointment Now<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c520e7a elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"c520e7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:4235889978\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Call Us 423-588-9978<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:8052082919\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-sms\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 32C114.6 32 0 125.1 0 240c0 49.6 21.4 95 57 130.7C44.5 421.1 2.7 466 2.2 466.5c-2.2 2.3-2.8 5.7-1.5 8.7 1.3 3 4.1 4.8 7.3 4.8 66.3 0 116-31.8 140.6-51.4 32.7 12.3 69 19.4 107.4 19.4 141.4 0 256-93.1 256-208S397.4 32 256 32zM128.2 304H116c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h12.3c6 0 10.4-3.5 10.4-6.6 0-1.3-.8-2.7-2.1-3.8l-21.9-18.8c-8.5-7.2-13.3-17.5-13.3-28.1 0-21.3 19-38.6 42.4-38.6H156c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8h-12.3c-6 0-10.4 3.5-10.4 6.6 0 1.3.8 2.7 2.1 3.8l21.9 18.8c8.5 7.2 13.3 17.5 13.3 28.1.1 21.3-19 38.6-42.4 38.6zm191.8-8c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8h-16c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-68.2l-24.8 55.8c-2.9 5.9-11.4 5.9-14.3 0L224 227.8V296c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8h-16c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8V192c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16h16c6.1 0 11.6 3.4 14.3 8.8l17.7 35.4 17.7-35.4c2.7-5.4 8.3-8.8 14.3-8.8h16c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16v104zm48.3 8H356c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h12.3c6 0 10.4-3.5 10.4-6.6 0-1.3-.8-2.7-2.1-3.8l-21.9-18.8c-8.5-7.2-13.3-17.5-13.3-28.1 0-21.3 19-38.6 42.4-38.6H396c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8h-12.3c-6 0-10.4 3.5-10.4 6.6 0 1.3.8 2.7 2.1 3.8l21.9 18.8c8.5 7.2 13.3 17.5 13.3 28.1.1 21.3-18.9 38.6-42.3 38.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Text us 805-208-2919<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dee2f8e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dee2f8e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-340c5c0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"340c5c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31b2b1b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31b2b1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5de868b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5de868b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You Will Be Solely Focused on Self-Recovery Program<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00db8ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00db8ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals who enter substance abuse recovery before the holidays can focus solely on their recovery journey without being distracted by holiday temptations or stresses. Furthermore, they will have access to all amenities and resources offered by their substance abuse recovery which will further help them in many ways. Those amenities may include therapeutic services, psychoeducational programs that enhance coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and holistic approaches.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ccde38 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9ccde38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fc0cc2 image-resize-11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8fc0cc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"image_max_height\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/take-advantage-of-extra-time-off-for-recovery.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1725\" alt=\"How To Celebrate the Holidays In Recovery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/take-advantage-of-extra-time-off-for-recovery.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/take-advantage-of-extra-time-off-for-recovery-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55763a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55763a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f25c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0f25c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9378d0e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9378d0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59c25dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59c25dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though entering substance abuse recovery may make holiday traditions and celebrations harder for loved ones to enjoy, they should remember that seeking recovery is ultimately the best path forward for everyone involved. Over time, they will appreciate a different holiday experience that doesn&#8217;t involve drugs or alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7458aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d7458aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f2df05 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f2df05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79225bc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"79225bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c26d0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c26d0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"image_max_height_new2\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dragonfly-medical-treatment-during-holiday-season.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1730\" alt=\"How To Get Through The Holidays While in Recovery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dragonfly-medical-treatment-during-holiday-season.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dragonfly-medical-treatment-during-holiday-season-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11bf63a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11bf63a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c4b18d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c4b18d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start the New Year with a Fresh Mindset<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-498a88f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"498a88f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holidays offer an ideal time of reflection and change; whether it&#8217;s depression, anxiety, or some other mental health issue you are dealing with, entering substance abuse recovery could be the ideal solution. It offers immediate help and allows you to discover what life would be like without these issues and set yourself up for a successful recovery in years to come.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addiction-stricken individuals can find the holidays difficult and stressful, which is why it is crucial to seek treatment programs that provide the support you need. Substance abuse recovery can provide a place where trigger situations can be avoided while learning healthy ways of handling challenges head-on.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8240d21 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8240d21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-203ac30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"203ac30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How To Support Someone's Recovery During Holidays?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7328064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7328064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining a sober community or engaging in substance-free social activities may help those in recovery to develop meaningful connections. Participation may provide a sense of belonging and support from peers who understand your struggles; furthering commitment to living soberly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e243199 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e243199\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Avoid Holiday Triggers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-303cd2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"303cd2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong support networks of sober friends and family can help people navigate holiday triggers successfully, but for those newer to recovery, the holidays may pose increased temptations and emotional strain. Therefore, entering substance abuse recovery before beginning their holiday journey may provide invaluable insight into triggers as well as ways to overcome them more successfully.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize alcohol-free events to minimize temptation and lower the risk of relapse. If attending potentially triggering events is essential to your recovery journey, prepare ahead by developing an exit strategy and anticipating potential triggers, such as dinner with an outspoken uncle who views recovery as for wimps.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8547e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8547e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Create a Supportive and Stress-Free Holiday Environment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7437de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7437de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting boundaries together can also help. For instance, if they tell you they will not attend a particular family gathering because it causes too much stress or triggers their addiction, they respect their decision and find alternative ways of celebrating the holidays together.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage them to attend support group meetings during the holidays to keep themselves accountable and provide them with a sense of community. It can also serve as an effective space to vent, relax, and celebrate recovery &#8211; especially helpful if attending before or after attending holiday events.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67ec1dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67ec1dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Respect Their Boundaries During Holiday Gatherings<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99ce746 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99ce746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People in recovery should ensure their routines during the holidays remain intact. It&#8217;s also essential for them to prioritize self-care by giving themselves time for rest. Some families take advantage of family holiday gatherings as an opportunity to be verbally abusive, threatening, and intimidating &#8211; which can be an immense trigger that puts their sobriety at risk.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone in recovery suffers from PTSD or trauma related to past relationships with certain family members, it would be wiser to avoid family holiday celebrations altogether.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42d7a29 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42d7a29\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24fd3bf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24fd3bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acfbb59 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"acfbb59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74d11fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74d11fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Encourage Healthy Alternatives to Holiday Drinking\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8481d51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8481d51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage those in recovery to stick with their regimen and not let the holidays derail them from meeting their daily obligations &#8211; such as attending therapy or extra recovery meetings, calling their sponsor, or engaging in activities that support sobriety and emotional health.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remind them there are healthy and enjoyable alternatives to holiday drinking, such as celebrating with sober friends instead of family, attending events like movie premieres, or volunteering at soup kitchens. This can help take their minds off the resentment or self-pity that can arise during this season associated with alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aade791 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aade791\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43702ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"43702ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"image_max_height\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/surround-yourself-with-family-suppor.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1744\" alt=\"Tips For Coping with Holiday Addiction Triggers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/surround-yourself-with-family-suppor.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/surround-yourself-with-family-suppor-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b577b54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b577b54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0fd942 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0fd942\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef24975 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef24975\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a10464 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3a10464\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"image_max_height\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Offer-Emotional-Support-Without-Pressuring-Them.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1746\" alt=\"Offer Emotional Support Without Pressuring Them\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Offer-Emotional-Support-Without-Pressuring-Them.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Offer-Emotional-Support-Without-Pressuring-Them-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e6cfe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24e6cfe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87b6d73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87b6d73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Offer Emotional Support Without Pressuring Them<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a11be00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a11be00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addiction can have devastating repercussions for individuals emotionally, which leaves them feeling guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. So, learning healthier coping techniques in recovery can provide invaluable relief and lead toward healing and wellness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though emotional support is vital, too much pressure could backfire on those undergoing recovery. They require time and space to form meaningful, trustworthy relationships that encourage trust.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba532f4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ba532f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd61ae2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd61ae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Help Them Avoid Holiday Triggers for Relapse<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-261078a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"261078a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People in recovery must maintain their recovery rituals and self-care during the holiday season, whether this means attending certain parties, forgoing certain family traditions, attending additional meetings or therapy sessions, scheduling more phone calls with sober friends, reading recovery literature, meditating, or exercising, as these will all help to keep them grounded and focused.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidays can bring an immense amount of stress and bring up difficult emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger that, if left unchecked, could lead to relapse. Therefore, we must support them by helping identify triggers and plan for potential relapse situations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05eca7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05eca7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan Sober-Friendly Holiday Activities Together<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4632b55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4632b55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrounded by people who understand your sobriety can help strengthen it during this difficult season. Planning sober-friendly activities to foster interaction and enjoyment without alcohol or drugs may also prove useful.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan a holiday movie marathon together and watch classic or new releases that have become household names. Or make it part of your tradition to hang ornaments on the tree together.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8a520 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a8a520\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a0a58a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a0a58a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3310128 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3310128\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the holidays can be filled with triggers and challenges for those in recovery, they also offer a unique opportunity to focus on sobriety and healing. Ultimately, prioritizing one&#8217;s well-being and recovery during the holidays is the best gift anyone can give themselves or their loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2cd3b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f2cd3b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a37c78c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a37c78c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Empower Your Health Journey with Dragonfly Medical<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebd8c77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebd8c77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/\">Dragonfly Medical<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>,<\/strong> we&#8217;re committed to providing comprehensive support through our diverse range of services. Whether you need personalized care through our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/clinical-services.html\">Clinical Services<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>,<\/strong> compassionate assistance from our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/clinical-services.html\">Nursing team<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, guidance from those who have walked in your shoes via our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-services.html\">Peer Recovery program<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or the collective strength in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/group-support.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Group Support<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sessions, we are here for you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/telehealth-information.html\">Telehealth Info<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services ensure you can access expert care and advice from the comfort of your home. Reach out today and let DragonFly Medical be your partner in achieving optimal health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday events involving alcohol can be highly stressful and upsetting for those in recovery, which makes having support from fellow members invaluable. Being connected with others in recovery before and during holidays can make a world of difference to one&#8217;s well-being. Relapse triggers can take many forms, from smells or people to social pressures. Knowing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1826,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1676"}],"version-history":[{"count":122,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1676\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1827,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1676\/revisions\/1827"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}