Hi Lisa, Thanks for your support. I am sorry to hear everything you have had to battle. I did quit smoking cold turkey 28 years ago, so you think I would be able to stop drinking. But the difference is the drinking is more of an emotional escape. It's a different kind of addiction. I give you so much credit for kicking a cocaine addiction and quit smoking. But I know that a food addiction is caused by boredom, loneliness, and depression. I had a friend that had a food addiction. I think I would trade my drinking for food. Food doesn't cause you to become mean...at least I don't think so. I have said terrible things to people and did some really stupid things while under the influence. I would like to keep in touch on a regular basis...that's what I'm here for, to make some friends and get support. Hugs