So far, SR has been my only official recovery support system.
I came here on Oct 7, 2008; sick and tired of being sick and tired, too proud or whatever to go to AA, or seek help "face to face"...That was my first attempt to get clean & sober and so far so good. It's been a real benefit having a place to speak about about my journey, and get feedback & support. If I were to fail, and fall back into my old life, I would probably consider something a little stronger than SR for help, such as AA, or help from an addiction specialist, though these days I feel like one! lol...
Hopefully, it won't come to that.