Epskie,
Wow! 5 weeks, you give me hope. A budget is the place to start like others have stated. Don't be too hard on yourself because you are already saving hundreds of dollars a month on alcohol. That is a great place to start. Write down how much you take in and your expenses. If you are short, you probably have extra time now that you are not spending it drinking. Maybe a 2nd job for a short time, or pick up extra shifts?
A great resource is Suze Orman. She is all about loving yourself and that includes financially. Here is a link. I am not sure how to hyperlink so you may need to cut and paste it. Best of luck!
Well I don't have 15 posts so I can't post link, sorry.
Google Suze Orman resources
And you will get there