What Does “First Things First” Mean?
If you are of a reasonable age, you are familiar with the subject of priorities. If you have set yourself to the task of becoming clean and sober, you have probably heard that in order to be successful, this must be your number-one priority. When you focus on First Things First, refraining from drinking and using drugs is at the top of the list. Unfortunately, there are too many people who do not realize that there is an entire “package” connected to this all-important concept. One of the main reasons why such people fail is that when they begin making an attempt to get mind-altering and mood-altering substances out of their lives, they do not back it up by recognizing how necessary it is to alter the very structure of their lives at the same time. In order to give yourself the best chance of success, it is essential that you rid yourself and your life of the influences connected to your drug and alcohol use. If you continue to associate with the people with whom you drank or used, you
