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The article I read is about the tough temptations for alcoholics during the holidays. When everyone around them, friends and family, are getting into the spirit--it can be hard to refuse "just one". With things such as eggnog martinis, Christmas Eve can tend to get a little out of hand as it starts to get late and people keep drinking wine. For the author, Jim Atkinson, the holidays also carry memories of mingling with drink in hand; and what it feels like to be drunk. It has been sixteen years since Atkinson had his last drink, and he remembers that it always took him much longer to pass out than his friends. Maybe in college this was something to brag about, but later in his life he reflects on how that led him to his alcohol problem. During the holidays family and friends should be considerate of party guests with alcoholism, and offer "virgin" versions of cocktails and other beverages.


Atkinson, Jim. "Its the Holidays. How About Just One?". New York Times. 8 December 2008. 3 March 2009. .