This book was the result of participation of a substance abuse group during a period of 3 years. In order to keep the group focused on it's main purpose, participant's were requested to state at least one coping skill that kept them sober. In order to maintain confidentiality, these participants have not been named but have been referred to as "co-authors" in order to recognize the important role they played in the creation of this book. "I would highly recommend this book. It bridges the gap between getting clean and sober and remaining clean and sober. It represents a useful guide for individuals in recovery as well as substance abuse practitioners." -Jaime Barker, M.D., board certified psychiatrist