Welcome. I think it's important to bring our issues out into the open. I understand how insidious and sneaky opiate/sedative addiction can be. How did I feel when I admitted my issues to my family and friends? To those who clearly care about me I felt ashamed, happy, and sad all at once. Above all though I felt relief. To the people who said "you don't have a problem" I felt mixed emotions. Some of those people just didn't know the extent of my alcohol/drug use. Some of them are clouded by their belief that the can keep using, etc. It's complicated. The bottom line is that I feel relieved that it's out in the open. Scared and relieved.
Hang in there. Don't give up, don't forget to smile.