sfgirl is right. This is getting out of hand. We have a good subject going here, and we don't need to belittle one another. I apologize for my part in it, as I certainly helped to keep the antagonizing going. Ben, I sincerely wish you the best of luck in your recovery.
You've made some pretty astute comments here and it reflects someone who is willing to stop and think about getting sober. How you go about it is your decision; we're all a little bit different in that respect. You have my full support and if I can help in any way please don't hesitate to ask.