Rehab For Christmas: The Best Gift You Can Give Your Family

Yeah, yeah, yeah…I know it sounds like the worst thing ever: spending the holidays in rehab instead of with your loved ones. But, look at it this way: this is the best thing you could ever do for yourself and it’s the best gift you can give your family. It might sound cliché but, it’s really true.

Let’s face it: being an active alcoholic or drug addict is a very selfish way of being. You may not want to see it that way but, take it from this recovering addict: when you are drinking or drugging yourself to death, you aren’t just hurting yourself, as much as you want to believe that; your family and friends are going through their own version of hell as they sit on the sidelines watching you self-destruct. Once you realize this, I think it will help to put things into perspective for you. Going to rehab for Christmas isn’t just about you – it’s about those who love you and only want the best for you. By avoiding rehab simply because you don’t want to spend your Christmas in treatment, you are again being the ultimate selfish brat. There, I said it. I know these are harsh words but, addicts and alcoholics are pretty strong-headed (read: stubborn) and I know this because I am one and I know a lot of others like me.

Rehab For Christmas: Reason Versus Motivation

There is a distinction between reason and motivation and it’s important to understand this, especially when it comes to going to rehab for Christmas or at other any time of the year, for that matter.

The reason you are going into treatment for your drug abuse or addiction issues should always be you. Meaning, you must want to go and be willing to change and do whatever it takes to change in order to be successful at sobriety. And it all comes down to knowing that you are worth leading a sober lifestyle and that you deserve to be happy and healthy.

Motivation, on the other hand, is similar to reason but slightly different. Your motivation(s) for getting and staying clean and sober might be your family, children, job, etc. So, these are the things you want to keep and improve once you begin the recovery process.

Rehab For Christmas: The Best Gift You Can Give Your Family

A Gift Without a Price Tag

Being in active addiction, you probably don’t have a lot of money to spend on presents for your family members and other loved ones. Just saying. So, why not give them the ultimate gift? By getting help and being somewhere safe at holiday time is really a two-fold present: you will be giving them the best and whole authentic you (the person they always knew and loved) and you will be giving them some peace of mind – both of which are priceless.

Rehab For Christmas: The Best Gift You Can Give Your Family

A Gift That Keeps On Giving

Going to rehab for Christmas isn’t anyone’s idea of an ideal way to spend the holidays. I totally get it. But, look at it this way: what’s one Christmas in rehab compared to the countless Christmases, birthdays, and other holidays and special occasions that you would ruin by not being clean and sober? Take this opportunity, not just for your family but, for yourself. Show yourself the ultimate gesture of love and compassion by getting help today. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse or addiction, please call toll-free 1-800-951-6135.