Squizz, you sound like a strong and determined guy-you will be successful! It's hard to see people you know are having a major problem with drinking and not be able to help.
Eternal, hopefully your new boss is just uptight in a new environment, maybe she'll loosen up once she settles in. Humor can be a lifesaver at work if you can find anything to laugh about with her.
Fandy, you have a micromanaging boss too? Mine makes me insane. I respect her on many levels but then she takes the control thing to a whole new level and I want to throw in the towel. I can't quit either, at least not any time soon.