While nothing is off the table as far as recovery goes, in-patient treatment is unlikely for now. I have a delicate balancing act with my job at the moment. I am a recent hire, and in a 'probationary period'. This means they can be well rid of me without much cause. This period ends March 11, after which I have more latitude because helping me becomes easier than firing me. So, while my sobriety is my number 1 priority, remaining employed is a close second. Not to mention that I envision becoming unemployed could be quite bad for my sobriety. With a lot of free time my AV would be talking to me all day long. I don't relish the thought of spending the whole day alone with that SOB. Not yet, anyways. (I do entertain visions of beating his ass some day in the future.)