Living Sober
Living Sober
Contents
1 2 3 4 Using this booklet Staying away from the first drink Using the 24-hour plan Remembering that alcoholism is an incurable, progressive, fatal disease "Live and Let live" Getting active Using the Serenity Prayer Changing old routines Eating or drinking somethingusually, sweet Making use of "telephone therapy" Availing yourself of a sponsor Getting plenty of rest "First Things First" Fending off loneliness Watching out for anger and resentments Being good to yourself Looking out for over-elation "Easy Does It" Being grateful Remembering your last drunk Avoiding dangerous drugs and medications Eliminating self-pity Seeking professional help Steering clear of emotional entanglements Getting out of the "if trap Being wary of drinking occasions Letting go of old ideas Reading the AA message Going to AA meetings Trying the Twelve Steps Finding your own way Appendix
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Some questions often asked by new non drinkers and pages that offer some answers
What do I say and do at a drinking party? Should I keep liquor in the house? How do I explain to people why I'm not drinking now? What about sex? What about insomnia? What about drinking dreams? Should I go into bars? What can I do when I get lonely? As long as I'm happy, am I safe? Should I seek professional help? Is it necessary to give up old companions and habits?