The problem with the first drink …

The problem with the first drink …

Photo illustration by Getty Images.I forgot my sobriety birthday last year, for reasons I can’t explain. It’s the first time that I can remember forgetting. But this year is different, for many reasons, the most important being that just a couple of weeks ago, one of my best friends in recovery passed away from an overdose. It was a stark reminder of just how devastating this disease can be, and how dramatically things can change. My friend work…