WICS-TV Marketplace | November 9, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) 

During the holiday season, alcohol consumption is normalized in our culture, which can make it challenging for individuals who are sober to navigate and manage the pressure that comes with this time of the year. Mercedes Kent, LCSW CADC, Program Director of Central Illinois Outpatient at Gateway Foundation, shared some tips with LaMyiah Harvel of WICS-TV on how people on their sober recovery journey can still enjoy the holiday season without feeling excluded. Gateway Foundation offers specialized treatment for alcohol use disorder and co-occurring disorders.