Hi,
I need to do an introduction and will shortly, but I just wanted you to know that I hope things work out for you.
I also have applied for Disability and have recently gotten a letter stating that I have been approved. I am bi-polar and have severe anxiety. Alcohol did not cause these conditions but I did self medicate myself into alcoholism. I am not sure how they can say or prove that alcohol caused mental illness. Usually we are trying to "cure" ourselves.
I have therapists, psychiatrists and hospitals coraborating that I am 'dual diagnosis' and they have communicated this to SS.
Good luck and prayers to you.