A.A. is a program of total abstinence. Members simply stay away from one drink, one day at a time. Sobriety is maintained through sharing experience, strength, and hope at group meetings and through the suggested Twelve Steps for recovery from alcoholism. 1

It means that, as far as we can possibly tell, on any trip or event created by Sober Celebrations the top priority of the circle of attendees will be in maintaining sobriety under all circumstances anywhere in the world. See similar questions...

There must be a life altering event to shake up the alcoholic so badly that the decision to give up drinking becomes more appealing than staying drunk. This shake up is loosely called "intervention." And, it could be an unorganized, grueling jumble of personal tragedy for the alcoholic and the family. This may be in the form of divorce, job loss, financial ruin, domestic violence, child neglect, jail, cirrhosis, insanity and ultimately death. See similar questions...

Not necessarily. We have learned the meaning of the slogan, "Live and Let Live" and can live, work and play in harmony anywhere. Even if we reserved an entire ship for its total capacity of 3,000 guests, there would still be 1,000 or so crew members not in recovery. There’s always somebody! In fact, in the spirit of sharing a life of abundance, we encourage those in recovery to bring "non program" loved ones on these enlightening trips. See similar questions...

The only way to sober up is allowing the liver to function over time. The liver is able to process and remove 1 ounce of alcohol per hour. Despite popular belief, there is no way of speeding up this process. Cold water, cold showers, coffee, exercise or oxygen will not help you sober up. Even after you are sober and have no measurable alcohol in blood, your coordination, reflexes and perception may be affected for up to 72 hours. See similar questions...

We come to realize that we can't control or change another person and that our efforts to do this only frustrate us and can even make situations worse. In Al-Anon, we learn to detach by taking the focus off the alcoholic and concentrating on our own healing. See similar questions...

The liver can metabolize up to 0.5 ounces of alcohol per hour. That's only about half the amount of alcohol in a standard drink. Once the alcohol is in your bloodstream, nothing can speed the rate of metabolism. Not sleep. Not caffeine. Not food. Not water. So all you can really do is wait. Give yourself time to sober up if you've been drinking. Stop drinking or switch to water or soft drinks before you have to leave the party. See similar questions...

In spring 2005, the Alcohol Policy was revised. Organizations must provide 1 sober host for every 30 guests. See similar questions...

S: I'd say we have the freedom to have a beer or something, but nobody in this band ever drinks to get drunk. Even Jesus drank wine. See similar questions...

Also known to collectors as Sober + 8, this recording is a CD single imported from the Netherlands where it was released by Zoo/BMG. Its namesake is a now-out-of-print bootleg released in 1993 by Kiss the Stone Records. See similar questions...

There is no quick and easy way to sober up. Many people believe that vomiting, drinking coffee or even having a shower will help people sober up. In reality, the only effective thing that will sober someone up is time. While doing those things outlined may make someone feel better, they will not help someone sober up any quicker. This is important to remember when undertaking potentially risky activities, such as driving or operating heavy machinery. See similar questions...

The Psychedelic experience often shows us the inner workings of our psyche. If you're even half interested in psychology and are familiar with experiments, theory, and philosophy you probably become hyperaware of these theories in your experience with psychedelics. See similar questions...

In the "Days of Wine and D'oh'ses" episode from Season 11, Barney sobered up for good... or so we thought. For most of the time after that-- up to season 14-- he hung out at Moe's sober with coffee cup in hand (because of the coffee addiction Moe got him on at the end of that episode). Around the fourteenth season, the writers began toying with Barney's sobriety by having him relapse ("I'm Spelling As Fast As I Can") and then sober up again ("C.E.D'oh," "Co-Dependent's Day"). See similar questions...

Yes. This is a private travel club and is not open to the general public. In support of our group vacation, you must book your trip with us. It takes a lot of work and time to collect all those other alcoholics who show up so you can have a fabulous group vacation. They are not onboard by accident. If you have not booked your cruise with this travel agency, you can attend the public AA meetings on any ships which now have a "Friends of Bill W." meeting onboard. See similar questions...

The Cuddle Ewe Underquilt, when placed between your mattress and fitted sheets, transforms your bed from something routine you have been accustomed to laying on, into something sublime you are cradled in. The natural wool batting supports and distributes your body weight more evenly, allowing pressure points and tender points to be relieved and supported and manages body temperatures and moisture. See similar questions...

All the other males and females are either workers or soldiers. Workers search for food and help build nests for the queen. Soldiers are larger than workers and remove dirt from the tunnels and defend the colony against predators. Mostly the rufous-beaked snake. If a snake tries to enter a tunnel, the soldiers block it with dirt. If they can't block it quickly, a soldier will sacrifice itself by letting the snake eat her or him. See similar questions...

The radio control system has a range of one half mile to two miles, depending on the terrian, he weather, who you ask, etc. But practically speaking, the helicopter becomes a tiny speck at 100 yards or more. If you can't see it clearly, you can't fly it properly. If you can't fly it carefully, you will crash it immediately. See similar questions...

Well apparently it has to do with something called gene expression, which refers to the pattern in which genes are switched on and off. And gene expression has a major effect on your body's biological processes. Each cell in your body contains a 'power-factory' that produces energy, called the mitochondria. See similar questions...

Zanfel works safely into the dermal layer of your skin, binds to the urushiol oil, and, when rinsed off, takes the oil with it down the drain. See similar questions...