While off topic for discussons of 'see if' and 'this may', I wanted to add to this thread that this here:
Originally Posted by
markinsf 
I do think there are people are are not aware there are multiple ways to resolve drinking/drug issues and I think people need to be aware of all options.
is absolutely me. I entered recovery and AA in 1978 and until very recently, when I found SR, did I realize that there were other methods. I had never heard of anything besides twelve step programs.
That may or may not be germaine to this conversation but contributed in the event that it is useful.