NoTears, I know it's difficult, especially when you have to go through the details of your drinking over and over with different people (many of which are either ignorant or apathetic about addiction), but your life is worth a lot more than a little discomfort. (Not to minimize how uncomfortable you are talking to docs about this -- believe me, I remember how much "fun" that was.) Just try to keep the proper perspective on it, and don't give up until you get the results you're looking for.
--Fenris.