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A family history of substance abuse can add more fuel to the fire. </p><p><br></p><p>Experts say it’s important to recognize what can trigger overdrinking and come up with a strategy to handle situations where alcohol is easily available. </p><p><br></p><p>“Even if you don’t usually drink, we sometimes overindulge just because we are with family and it’s the holidays,” says <a href="/physicians/43281-stephen-shapero" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">Stephen Shapero, MD</a>, a <a href="/services/primary-care/family-medicine" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">family medicine physician</a> at <a href="/locations/scripps-coastal-medical-center/scripps-coastal-medical-center-carlsbad" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>“Having a drink or two is not an issue as long as it is something that you can safely enjoy. Just be aware that because of the holidays, you may be packing in a lot of visits with a lot of old friends — maybe you don’t drink at all those occasions.” </p></div> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--paragraph alpha omega" id="component_46939a4eed" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="348faf673e5fe9d01ac0" data-uuid="NewsItem-7908-46939a4eed"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">Finding healthy alternatives </h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>Dr. Shapero recommends finding healthy alternatives to drinking. If stress is a trigger, develop <a href="/news_items/7699-5-tips-to-manage-holiday-stress" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">stress-reduction practices</a>, like mood-boosting exercise and calming meditation, before the holidays. Or take a break to wash your face or step outside and take a few breaths of fresh air. </p><p><br></p><p>“If you’re tactful, excuse yourself for a minute and it can help you bring yourself back to a more level-headed place and make you feel a little less stressed without alcohol,” he says. </p><p><br></p><p>If social situations are an issue, suggest a non-drinking activity, like a <a href="/news_items/5568-what-are-the-best-hiking-trails-for-beginners-in-san-diego" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">hike</a> or a game night. You may even start a new holiday tradition. Set boundaries with pushy friends or family members, then hold yourself to it. </p><p><br></p><p>“If you’ve never set boundaries before, you have to start somewhere. Put your foot down and say that you don’t want to drink,” Dr. Shapero says. </p><p><br></p><p>And if all else fails, remove yourself from a triggering situation. 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