4 Ways to Sober Halloween Fun

Halloween kicks the official holiday season, some of us in recovery (especially if you're new) are faced with figuring out how to spend the holidays sober. Celebrating without drugs and alcohol can enhance the season, rather than make you feel like you’re missing out. Here are 4 ways to get your holiday season off to an awesome start with a fantastic Halloween!

1. Decorate your home for trick-or-treaters

Aim to be the spookiest home on the block. It’s not too late to go all out! Whether you choose to splurge on some decorations (after all, you have saved some money by not drinking or using) or decide to get creative on a small budget, there are tons of options. Give the kids something to talk about and see if you can be “that house” on the block that everyone’s talking about.

2. Throw your own party

Having your own ghoulish fest allows you to have more control over the attendees and decisions about what is served. If you’re not feeling up to having to resist the temptation to drink or use at a party, having your own is the way to go. You can plan to serve the exact foods you like, decide just how much (if any) alcohol will be present, and determine who to invite to maximize your sober holiday experience.

3. Fright night movie fun

What better way to celebrate Halloween than to hold your very own movie marathon? There are several ways to go with this one – you can opt for a night of cliché classics like Poltergeist, Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween and Carrie. If you’re looking for a good scare, check out some titles like Paranormal Activity, The Last Exorcism, The Sacrament and The Last House on the Left.

4. Volunteer

Call some of your local shelters, hospitals or nursing homes and see if they need any volunteers to help with holiday parties, taking the kids trick-or-treating, or even just serving up dinner. This is a great way to stay involved with your community, participate in the festivities and to give back. Not only will you stay sober, you’ll go to bed feeling like you did something good. It’s a win-win!

Whatever you do to celebrate the holiday, remember to stay active (isolating is the worst thing we can do). Holidays can be a trigger for cravings and it often takes a little bit (or a lot) of extra effort to resist temptation, especially when you’re new to recovery. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do it – if there’s one common denominator between individuals in recovery, it’s that they can do anything they put their minds to!

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About the Author

Matthew Koenig is the principal of Last Call Marketing, which devotes their efforts to Digital Marketing, Content Marketing and SEO, primarily in healthcare and tourism concerns. Mr. Koenig is based out of South Florida. His sober date is June 10, 2013.

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