Eez, here in the F&F Forum of SR you've stumbled upon a place where there are many, many people who "know" as much as you do, and some who know even more in that they've been both the addict and the person who parents or loves an addict. Here, you are preaching to the newbie, and to the choir, and welcome to the forum.
I'd also remind you that no matter how much you know, and no matter how much I know, there is still always something left to learn for both of us. SR is a great place to do just that. There are a ton of people here with experience, strength, and hope that can inform both of us simply by posting their own stories as you are posting and blogging yours. I'm glad you are here.
Take care,
Cyranoak