Sober: do or die?

Coming on a bit strong with the headline -- don't you think?

'Sober: do or die?'

  Anybody who has spent time around somebody active in addiction would know the tipping-point separating 'alive today and dead tomorrow' could be as fine as a pin-point.

  And if YOU are one who is still active in addiction and don't know the reality of 'sober saves -- addiction kills' then, my friend, you are in a dangerous state of ignorance or outright denial.

Alcoholism/addiction -- booze or drugs: makes no difference.

Be actively addicted and risk death.

Stay sober and survive longer.

"But, we're all gonna die someday!"

True but stupid thought. Immature and irresponsible.

How would I know? 

  Because there was a time (years ago) I would have thought that same thing.

Totally self-centered and selfish thinking.

  Hmm... selfishness -- remind me to tell you about 'being selfish' someday.

I think I earned a PhD in 'selfish.'

By the way -- you know what PhD stands for...?

Piled High and Deep.

  Anyhow -- I aim to keep these posts short because, if you're anything like me -- one idea is enough to absorb when reading a blog post.

The idea for today?

Stay sober -- it'll help you survive longer.