This study identifies sets of beliefs predicted by length of time of sobriety for recovering alcoholics. One hundred and nineteen subjects, with varying times of remittance from mood-altering substances were recruited from local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Each subject completed three questionnaires measuring general belief dimensions: (1) the Coping Response Inventory, (2) the Ego and Discomfort Anxiety Scale and (3) the Rational Behavior Inventory. A linear combination of beliefs instrumental in relapse and recovery processes were selected from these instruments and regressed on to length of time of remittance for all 119 subjects and for white males over 30. A trend, approaching significance for the combination of all beliefs (p $<$.19) was found for all white participants (n = 93). White males over 30 (n = 53) demonstrated two beliefs dimensions significantly predicting length of time of remittance (p $<$.05). They were seeking guidance and support and inertia and avoidance. This study demonstrates that specific cognitions, measured by sets of beliefs, are predictive of the maintenance of on-going sobriety for problematic substance abusers
