Welcome to SR. This has been my only recovery tool after IOP. I do try to read alot about the disease also. I did not join AA for personal reasons. My family is a little too high profile for the AA around us. I am almost 10 months sober and SR has really helped me. Good luck this time around. I am trying to avoid a second time so will be interested in your journey. Keep posting and come here as much as you need. With time differences there is always someone on line.