{"id":11241,"date":"2019-12-17T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T09:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/servesafetrainingcourses.com\/blog\/?p=11241"},"modified":"2020-02-11T19:03:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T19:03:26","slug":"holiday-drinking-responsible-beverage-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/servesafetrainingcourses.com\/blog\/alcohol-seller-server-safety-training\/holiday-drinking-responsible-beverage-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Drinking & Responsible Beverage Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

For most people, the holidays are a season of cheer and merriment, heightened social interaction, and taking a break from the demands of everyday life. Alcohol is a frequent part of most holiday events, and even people who are typically non-drinkers often have a glass of something as part of the festivities.<\/p>\n

For others, the holidays can be a much darker and more difficult time \u2013 a time of family conflict, financial strain, loneliness, grief, and seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder (also known as SAD and seasonal depression) affects 6 percent of Americans. Another 14 percent experience a lesser form of seasonal mood change known as the winter blues.<\/p>\n

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Furthermore, for people with depression and co-occurring alcohol addiction, the holiday season can be a time of increased vulnerability, anxiety, and susceptibility to relapse. Many people\u2019s struggle with mental health and sobriety during this time stems from experiences of loneliness and isolation, which can contribute to both depression and alcohol addiction relapse.<\/p>\n

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