Christmas
There are many ways to spend Christmas Day. Sobering up in an Amsterdam police cell is one of them. MORE
A revised version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas features a smoke-free Santa. MORE
By Bryan Le
The Fix asks an expert for her top tips on safeguarding your pills—and your loved ones—at this time of year. MORE
Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell recommends putting yourself (and your sobriety) first. MORE
An LA medical marijuana dispensary expresses seasonal goodwill to veteran patients in the way it knows best. MORE
By Nina Puro
The annual event, which takes place this weekend, prompts well-justified fears of drunken carnage. MORE
I’ve been surly, stoned and sober on the our nation’s holiday of gratitude. And for me, sober definitely seems to work out better. MORE
By Luke Walker
The volatile mix of Yuletide stress and heavy alcohol consumption sets records at abuse shelters. MORE
With all the weird family dynamics and abundant alcohol, it's not easy to stay sober during the holidays. Let us help you get through it. MORE
By Jeff Deeney
William S. Burroughs gives a new spin to the season with some help from Francis Ford Coppola. MORE
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