Alisha Haridasani Gupta featured expert insight from Dr. Vernig in her New York Times article about staying sober during the winter holidays. He noted that, despite the increased risk of relapse for those living with Alcohol Use Disorder this time of year, it is possible to enjoy the season without drinking. He recommended practical strategies like rehearsing refusal skills and beginning to think about how to manage sobriety during the holidays early on, not in the middle of the season.
