Originally Posted by
jazzfish 
What is the most important bit of advice on getting sober that is most often rejected by newcomers and those who don't get sober?
In no particular order of rejection...
- Don't think you can stop for a little while and then resume drinking normally.
- Tapering rarely works
- See a doctor if you are concerned about withdrawal
- Don't go on that all-inclusive vacation (or wedding, or rock concert, or class reunion, Super Bowl party) your first week of sobriety
- Find something else non-alcoholic to drink beside NA beer
- If what you are doing isn't working, try something else
- Relapse is part of the addiction, not part of recovery
- Come up with a plan to support your decision to quit drinking