Welcome to your June Newsletter!
Empowering you with information for your emotional and physical well-being. 

Uprise Health Monitoring Monthly News & Updates

Staying Sober in the Summer

Summer weather has arrived and with it comes a host of chances to gather with friends and family. Whether it's a backyard BBQ, beach day, or a camping trip, there are a lot of opportunities to enjoy the weather and escape from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives! However, this is also the time of year that we notice an increase in positive toxicology and alcohol use.

Here are a few suggestions and reminders to make sure you're able to enjoy a safe and sober summer:

• DO make a plan. If you're not comfortable disclosing your sobriety at an event, practice what you'll say ahead of time when people offer you an alcoholic beverage or ask why you're not drinking. "I'm the DD today," "I have an early morning tomorrow," "I don't drink" - or just a simple, "No thanks" and a change of subject can do the trick.
• DO bring your own beverage. If you aren't sure that there will be non-alcoholic options at an event, bring your own.
• DO know what you're drinking. If you're offered something and you're not sure what's in it, ask! That pitcher of lemonade or the homemade popsicles might be spiked. It's also getting harder to tell the difference between cans of regular sparkling water and hard seltzer, so be sure you're reading all labels carefully.
• DON'T drink kombucha or non-alcoholic beer or wine - even if labeled as "alcohol-free." These beverages can (and do) cause positive toxicology results, and all positive results are handled according to your program guidelines.

Want some inspiration? Check out these mocktail recipes that range from sweet to sour to spicy, and everything in between: Non Alcoholic Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes | Some Good Clean Fun Magazine

Vacation Requests

Summertime also brings with it a chance to travel. As a reminder, you must request travel test sites or testing exemptions at least two weeks in advance. Testing exemptions are only authorized when certain compliance criteria is met, and when there is no test site within 20 miles of the travel location.

To request a travel site, please contact your Agreement Monitor or your Recovery Trek Success Manager, Coleen Cooper at Coleen@recoverytrek.com.

To request testing exemptions due to travel, please contact your Agreement Monitor.

You may also log on to the participant portal here: LOGIN. From there, click on the tab for Vacation Requests and complete the form. Your Agreement Monitor will review the request and approve or deny based on whether it meets criteria for an exemption.

Testing Holidays

There will be no toxicology tests scheduled on the following days:

• Thursday, June 19th
• Friday, July 4th

We strongly recommend that you continue to check in for testing seven days a week, 365 days a year, in order to maintain your routine. Missed testing check-ins, and missed tests, are common after holiday or vacation exemptions.

Men's Health Month

This month, we take a look at men’s health issues, mental well-being, and promoting healthier lifestyles.

Read more about Men's Health Month:

The Benefits of Nature to Mental Health

Discover how nature can boost your mental health. Explore how outdoor activities can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and boost creativity.

Read more about The Benefits of Nature to
Mental Health:

Read our guide on Creating Work-Life Balance

Highlighted Resource

Men's Health Toolkit

Questions?
Our Monitoring Team is here to support you.

Please contact your assigned agreement monitor
or email: Monitoring@uprisehealth.com