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A Sober And Fun Guide To Halloween
Insight Beyond Treatment
At Next Level Behavioral Health, we believe meaningful change starts with perspective, not just protocols.
That philosophy is directly led by Amanda Marino, whose voice in behavioral health extends beyond clinical settings into leadership, culture, and personal growth.
Through keynote speaking and live events, Amanda explores the deeper themes that show up in recovery, family systems, and life transitions: authenticity, resilience, accountability, and the courage to change. Her work invites audiences to move past labels and into honest conversations that create lasting impact.
Remember, sobriety comes one day at a time.
Halloween often marks the start of the holidays because it's the first of several that happens over the next few months. The holidays can be the most difficult times for a person in recovery from a substance use disorder. Drinking/drug use and holiday celebrations often go hand-in-hand, but they can be celebrated in other ways as well.
When holidays, like Halloween, are closely associated with partying and alcohol/drugs, it’s always smart to have a plan made ahead. That way, recovering individuals can stay away from triggers or know what to do if a trigger occurs without facing a relapse.
Rather than making you feel like you’re missing out, celebrating Halloween without drugs or alcohol can enhance the holiday season.
Here are 13 ways you can have a sober and fun Halloween:
- Make plans earlier. If you plan to have a sober Halloween and commit to sticking to it, then you’re already halfway on your way to having one
- Host your own Halloween party. The only rule of the party will be no booze.
- Make your own traditions with sober friends for Halloween.
- Go trick or treating with kids or friends who don’t drink.
- Dress up crazy and dance the night away sober.
- Hold a pumpkin carving competition with friends and family.
- Hold a scary movie marathon with friends.
- Celebrate with your support groups. Support groups always have special sober activities planned for the holiday season. Try to attend those in your local area.
- Visit haunted attractions, corn mazes, or check out hayrides.
- Go on a sober vacation.
- Attend Halloween parades.
- Volunteer at a festival or event.
- Skip Halloween altogether if you feel like spending the night binge-watching your favorite spooky movies.
Go easy on yourself and decide on what to do. And, have a fun and sober Halloween!
A Voice Shaping the Conversation
The topics explored here—change, self-awareness, recovery, and growth—are the same themes Amanda Marino brings to audiences nationwide through speaking engagements and live events.
Known for her appearances on A&E’s Intervention and Digital Addiction, Amanda speaks to organizations, communities, and leadership teams about navigating adversity, embracing vulnerability, and building lives rooted in purpose. Her message resonates far beyond treatment, offering insight that applies to families, professionals, and anyone standing at a crossroads.
Heal on your terms—any time, anywhere.