The miracle happens when we get sober, the magic happens when we apply the principals to all our affairs.

"Drink responsibly" has done as much for alcoholism as "Have a nice day" has for depression.

Alcoholics at certain times have no mental defence against alcohol.

Alcoholics are sick people trying to get well not bad people trying to get good.

 Drinking alone was the only way I could cope with who I drank with.

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