Believing I have some choice in whether or not I pick up again helps me stay sober. When I was trying to quit before I was dumbfounded as to why I kept picking up, now I feel like I have enough tools and knowledge to well, know better. But for others believing they are powerless over their addiction kicks them up the behind to keep up their recovery program. That is no difference to the knowledge that I have about myself that if I don't participate in some sort of recovery activity then I tend to slip back into addictive behaviours. I have spent a lot more time drunk than sober and it's a tough habit to break. If I relapsed however I reckon I would very quickly be back in active addiction. It is all about what motivates you and keeps you sober. Whatever helps you is the right answer
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