But Recovering Addicts Delay Seeking Help, Therapists Say

Winter typically connotes a season of merriment and joy, but for those with a history of drug and alcohol use, it can cause an avalanche of setbacks.

Empirical evidence is not available to confirm their observations, but counselors at area treatment centers believe that drug and alcohol relapses are more likely to occur during the winter months, particularly because of holiday stress.

Yet between Thanksgiving and New Year's, they also notice a decline in the number of people seeking addiction treatment. The number soars again in January.

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