Hi Chris
I've been addicted to otc codeine for the last three years. I have made numerous attempts to get off them, all which have left me feeling like a failure. Anyway, I have a thread on the Substance Abuse forum (trying to live codeine free). You are welcome to read my story, for what it's worth!
I'm no expert, I have no idea how I am going to do this time, but I have only taken pills twice in the last month which is a runaway success for me!! I do go to AA meetings (I drank a LOT on top of the pills) but AA is good for anyone dependant on any chemical, IMHO.
SR has been a lifesaver to me - I can only get to two meetings a week and I am constantly on here, bothering people, LOL! They are great here. I couldn't do this without them.
It's not the giving up, for me. It's the coping without them. Some days are so hard.
Good luck.