What does it mean to be sober

I have been sober from alcohol since April of last year. I was an alcoholic for 10 years. I have been sober and have not or do not plan to have a drink.

I come across people that I have met in AA or other meetings that say they are sober but have a social drink once in a while. What do you all think? Is this good?

What does it mean to be sober?

Submitted by BethH on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 19:10.

I am not sure about alcohol but I have been a meth user and am trying to get off. I am trying to get to a place where I never use ever again. To me that is sober

Submitted by EliezerBenDovid on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 05:31.

I think sober means--sober choices. Straight and thought our life choices.

Submitted by SteveMann on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 17:01.

Sober means: sober in my mind and heart, which leads to a life of clarity :lol:

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