Originally Posted by C23

You and I are in the same boat. It isn't hard for me to stay away from the booze, but as soon as an emotion or stress come up in my life, I think about drinking. Take it from me, drinking or using will not help or change anything. As a matter of fact, 10 times out or 10, it will get worse. Thats just my experience. Glad you are here and welcome to our family.