725, that's a tough one. As my opinion differs greatly from the majority regarding support, well... You'll see soon enough once you read the book you mentioned ordering recently. No outside support is necessary, it's just an added plus when others understand. However, I can't imagine how frustrating it must be to have your husband not get that you have an addiction to alcohol. He may be so lost in his own feelings he just can't relate right now.
I never had that problem... As it was always obvious to others my drinking wasn't "normal" and that I needed some type of help to cease it.