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E186: Sober Socializing: Having Fun Without Alcohol

July 09, 2024 • Episode 186

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Summer is a time we get out of the house and start socializing. For those of us without the alcohol crutch, how do you survive? We talk about it on this week's episode. Having a 12 step group is helpful because you have a group of people you know. Even if you don't belong to a fellowship, you can learn some tricks to stay sober and happy!

Have a plan
Leave if you have to
Take two cars
Bring your own drinks

We talk about how to survive socializing without booze this week.

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