Hi IB,
Glad your here. I kinda relate. I own one of the largest businesses in my small town. I kept my drinking/drugging from almost everyone. It is such a relief that I don't have to live with the shame and worry about hiding it all the time.
You have made the biggest step already. Every thought about checking out AA? Recovery isn't just about not drinking. Its about finding out why we drink, and how to deals with those problems so he don't have to drink.
Also, you might go to your Dr. Booze d/ts can be deadly.