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Hope instead of desperation.
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Faith instead of despair.
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Courage instead of fear.
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Peace of mind instead of confusion.
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Self-respect instead of self-contempt.
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Self-confidence instead of helplessness.
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The respect of others instead of their pity and contempt.
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A clean conscience instead of a sense of guilt.
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Real friendships instead of loneliness.
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A clean pattern of life instead of a purposeless existence.
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The love and understanding of our families instead of their doubts and
fears.
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The freedom of a happy life instead of the bondage of an alcoholic
obsession.
