Welcome to SR VBhurting...I spent a lot of time in my drinking days way back when in Virginia Beach...I can imagine living there. Congrats on the white chip. I got mine 10 months ago and haven't had a drink since. I'd recommend a lot of meetings early...Hang around before and after meetings...Get to know the people that "get it". They're the ones that look happy and talk about recovery...Feel around for a sponsor in the next few weeks....And work it. I wasn't smart enough to do it before my wife cut out on me...That sucked. I learned things the hard way. Best of luck to you and hang around here....It's a good place.