About Sobriety

There is no universal definition of sobriety in ITAA. We each identify for ourselves the specific behaviors which trigger our addiction. We use the term bottom lines to describe the compulsive behaviors that once we start we can’t stop, and once we stop we can’t stay stopped. We abstain from our bottom lines. Middle lines are the behaviors and situations that could lead to a slip or a relapse. And top lines are positive activities that help us meet our needs in healthy, functional ways.

We work with experienced members to help discover what sobriety means for each of us as individuals. Rather than using for distraction, escape, or to numb our emotions, we seek to use technology as a tool for meeting our goals, living in alignment with our values, and developing flourishing lives.