Sobriety Date Calculator

Calculate Sobriety Date

Formula

To calculate the Sobriety Date (SD):

\[ SD = CD - (D \times Y) \]

Where:

What is a Sobriety Date?

A sobriety date refers to the specific day an individual with substance abuse issues makes a commitment to stop using drugs or alcohol and begins their journey towards recovery. This date is often considered a significant milestone and a point of pride, as it marks the start of their sobriety and is celebrated annually, much like a birthday. It serves as a reminder of the progress they have made in overcoming addiction.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ SD = \text{Current Date} - (365 \times 5) \]

If today's date is 2024-07-25, the Sobriety Date would be approximately 2019-07-26.