A New Jersey Dad Reflects On His Sobriety Journey And Getting Through The Holidays

CBS Philadelphia

November 29, 2024

The holiday season brings a lot of celebration and joy, but it can also be triggering for people in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Experts say there are steps you can take to ease the pressure, not just for those in recovery but for family and friends who want to be supportive.

Jared Dotts, a South Jersey native, said he spent a decade in and out of rehab for his drug and alcohol addictions. He said the birth of his son three years ago was his ultimate wake-up call, and now he's two-and-a-half years sober.

"I just believed in myself for once and gave it a shot, and here I am," Dotts said.

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