Coping skills are mans best friend when it comes to permanently avoiding that first drink. Believe it or not alcohol is a very negative coping skill that we usually stumble upon early in life.
Positive coping skills can be found in daily prayer, faith in God, church, the Bible, alcoholics anonymous, counseling and therapy just to name a few.
No coping skills, no sobriety.
Know coping skills, know sobriety.
The choice is up to you!