Staying sober on Purim: Jews with alcohol use disorder can be triggered during the drinking holiday
Most Jews consider Purim, which begins this year on Wednesday evening, to be a time of drinking — and some believe heavy drinking. This can be a nightmare for recovering alcoholics.
SOBRIETY COINS given to Alcoholics Anonymous members representing the amount of time they have remained sober.(photo credit: CHRIS YARZAB/FLICKR)ByRACHEL ROMÁN/JTA