The way I always visualize putting sobriety number one is playing Russian roulette. Doing anything that puts my sobriety in danger is like pulling the trigger on a gun that has one bullet in it. No guarantees that I will drink but no guarantees I will not die either.
Alcohol is cunning, baffling and powerful so I like to play the odds and choose not to put myself in situations where drinking could be an option in my twisted mind.
For sure it is not always easy but death is the alternative. I cannot forget this even for one moment.