Holidays can be stressful for everyone, but especially those vulnerable to drug and alcohol abuse.
Program Coordinator for Shelby County Community Services Natalie Inman specializes in deterring substance abuse and says that it’s important to practice self care.
Inman says to be careful asking a relative about their substance abuse issues.
There’s also a fine line between being helpful and being judgmental.
The best thing to do for someone who is struggling is to just be there.
More information at sccsil.org.
Inman appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.