Bring a sober friendto support you during the party. 

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Carry a soda so people don’t offer you a drink. 

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Have an escape routeplanned or an excuse to leave early.

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Carry inspirational quotesthat can mentally encourage you.

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Put your sponsor on speed dialand don't hesitate to call them.

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Bring your own carso you're not stuck waiting for someone else to leave.

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Keep the Big Book in your carfor when you need some mental clarity. 

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Don’t miss A.A. meetingsso you can keep focused on your sobriety.

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Limit your commitmentsand reserve the right to say no to holiday get-togethers.

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Stay healthy by getting plenty of rest & exercise.

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