Originally Posted by
FormerDoormat 
I'm sure if you posted the same question in the alcoholic's section, you'd find many of the type of success stories you're looking for.
GREAT idea. And in the substance abuser's forum.
Bear in mind that these are mostly those who HAVE recovered (or are working on it). You won't hear from those still living in boxes. Still, I'd be willing to bet that an awful lot of recovering addicts/alcoholics have stories about their "support system" crumbling under the weight of their addictions before they were able to face the REAL problem.