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You can have a happy holiday with less alcohol (yes, really)
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It seems like during the holiday season, someone is always handing you a drink. And if you refuse one offered to you, wow, do some partiers get pushy. For most people, a little more alcohol won't hurt for the next few weeks of festivities. But, if drinking is problematic for you, or if you just don't want to head into the New Year feeling kind of eh, we have some tips for how to navigate the booze fest that is the holidays.
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