Every day plan to stay sober and work your plan.

2. Have a support system.

If you're going to a party where you know there will be alcoholic beverages served, and you're afraid you may be tempted to drink, bring a buddy who encourages you to stay sober.

3. Associate with people who know you are trying to stay sober and want you to stay sober.

4. Avoid "cues" to your old srinking habits.

If you always drink at Joe's Bar, there's no need to go there just to meet with your old friends.

5. Be careful about drinking from punch bowls.

It's always safer to drink a beverage when you get it directly poured from container.

6. Get enough rest.

At this time of year, many of us over-commit. If you're stressed out, you are more vulnerable and may feel entitled to have "just one."

You might want to check a directory to see if meeting is still at that location. Preferably, drive by building at least day before so you know where building is, since many of themeetings are at night and it may be difficult to locate an address in dark.

2. If you are self-conscious about going to your first AA meeting,or going to a new group, you might want to find someone to go withyou who is a member of this group, or know someone in group.

3. Have a positive expectant attitude. If it's first time that you are attending any AA meeting, you might want to talk with someone who is already a member of AA whocan explain how meetings work, or even take you to a meeting.

4. Take a nice bath that day if you can.

Not only will it help you relax and make you feel better as soonas you do, but you may also feel more comfortable in meeting.

5. Wear comfortable clothes.