Originally Posted by cleargoals

@Bob R : After 8 weeks outpatient detox, which included group meetings and mandatory abstinence, I managed to stay dry for 6 months by sheer willpower and the support of a good non-drinking friend with whom I stayed for a while. When I went back to live at my own again, I was back to drinking within a few weeks... I neglected to think of a long -term strategy and it proved that my willpower had very limited mileage.

I am only in my first week now and even though it is going well and above expectations, I am looking into support group options in my region.