5 Ways To Celebrate Memorial Day Without Alcohol
Alcohol use can be so pervasive on Memorial Day that former alcoholics in recovery find it difficult to maintain their sobriety due to temptation.
Jeffrey Juergens
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Jeffrey Juergens earned his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Jeffrey’s desire to help others led him to focus on economic and social development and policy making. After graduation, he decided to pursue his passion of writing and editing. Jeffrey’s mission is to educate and inform the public on addiction issues and help those in need of treatment find the best option for them. In his free time, Jeffrey chooses to spend time with family and friends, preferably outdoors.
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