Well, it's Stampede time again in Calgary! This means
The booze is flowing freely. Not to mention all the GAMBLING that comes along with midway games at The Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.
A few tips if you're trying to stay clean and sober during the Stampede 10 days of festivities:
* Check in with (clean) friends often - to jog the 'accountability' part of you
* Don't be afraid to break certain plans during Stampede week - if you're simply not up to an appearance over on the grounds and Midway, it is better not to push your luck
* Go onto the grounds and midway EARLY in the day before partiers start up in full force
* Go to evening events with someone you trust to also 'stay clean and sober' - the added support and understanding will be very helpful
* Remember that The Stampede offers every kind of beverage, so if you get stuck in a situation with booze/drugs all around - SAY NO to the booze and ORDER something safe
* If someone buys you something 'unsafe,' simply return it!
* Be well rested before you ever set foot on the Stampede site or at a Stampede activity where booze/drugs might be present - remember H-A-L-T...(Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired - these 'states' of being are when addicts are most vulnerable)
* On the same note as above - eat properly before you attend Stampede events - and try to CONTINUE to eat decent foods while on-site at the Stampede
These are just a few things that might be helpful - protect your sobriety!
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This year was rough. Did not make it through Stampede week. Did you know there is alcohol served at many stampede breakfasts?
Sorry to hear that you had a rough time this summer. Yes, I have been aware, for years, that alcohol is served at many Stampede breakfasts - tho' not at any breakfasts hosted officially by The Calgary Stampede organization. I've seen alcohol present at many sort of impromptu breakfasts and things.
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