Although we realize that alcoholism
is a permanent, irreversible condition,
our experience has taught us
to make no long-term promises about staying sober.
We have found it more realistic
--and more successful--
to say, "I am not taking a drink just for today."
Even if we drank yesterday,
we can plan not to drink today.
We may drink tomorrow
--who knows whether we'll even be alive then?--
but for this 24 hours, we decide not to drink.
Every recovery from alcoholism began with one sober hour.
O D A A T = One Day At A Time.