One of my favorite songs contains the line, "...and people are the greatest part." That is so very true. It is the people in our lives, our relationships, that offer so much genuine happiness and joy. Though alcohol and drugs might allow us to feel happy joy, it's temporary, and not real. Then once the high fades, we're left alone again, even more alone than before, because we have further isolated ourselves in addiction. It's a powerful motivator to not use, to be present to be able to connect with others. So easy to forget while in isolation.