Phillips County News - One Nation, Under God

It can be one of the most joyous times of the year during the December holidays and New Year's day. Yet, it can also be stressful, emotional, and challenging for many families and individuals.

More specifically, anyone struggling with a substance use disorder, individuals recovering from addiction, or the average person choosing to remain sober this holiday season.

Holiday parties, work functions, and family gatherings during December often involve liberal amounts of alcohol, and it is frequently freely available. Powerful temptation is coupled with stress, loneliness, anxiety, or depressio...