Hello Gremlinaah, and welcome -
i usually send pretty much the same post to new younger members - so here goes...
my daughter is 22, and suffered with alcohol and drug addiction since she was about 17, until she found recovery 120 plus days ago.
it affected her in school, relationships, finances, and she kept finding herself in and out of trouble with the law - poor decision making due to her disease. her health was starting to be poor, and she was suffering from depression and guilt.
she went through rehab and now lives in a sober living halfway house. she has a part-time job and some money in the bank. she has new friends and a great support group through daily aa meetings, some meeting just for younger people. she wakes up everyday and does her best to do the next right thing. she now feels she has her YOUTH BACK. she laughs and plays and goes out and socializes. she stays away from her past using friends, and spends time with other folks working good aa programs. she has choices, self respect, and peaceful days again. we (her family) are very proud of her.
addiction does not discriminate against age. you're smart to be recognizing your challenge at a young age. recovery is possible. please don't be afraid to continue to ask for the help you need, from family and professionals. i wish you peace and happiness in your recovery.
and yes, daily aa meetings are a great idea - no such thing as too many meetings!
blessings, k