Successful long-term sobriety is much more than abstinence from mind altering substances-stopping the cycle of addiction and negative behavior is just first step into successful recovery However, maintaining sobriety requires learning how to be responsible, mature, functional members of society; that is the key to maintaining a lifetime of quality sobriety Therefore, encouraging healthy, sober behavior is our top priority We guide our members in discovering the issues which trigger them to use alcohol and drugs, and how to avoid these types of personal triggers in the future We impart to them the life skills necessary to lead happy, sober lives and focus on character-building, self-esteem, honesty, and humility Recovery becomes a way of life, not just a temporary state of being