Yeah, well I figured if I was going to beat this thing I'd need all the help I could get. I have been left to my own devices in the past, and when it comes to drinking I simply can't do it alone. I absolutely hate feeling "supervised", but this is different. I am not just doing this for myself - I'm doing it for my parents, my sister, my niece, my aunts & uncles, and my best friends. Every day I'm sober it not only makes me happy, but it also makes me a better son, friend, and uncle. I did treatment and therapy and the whole 9 yards, it was very surreal (I never in a million years thought I'd go to rehab) - but it helped me face the reality. I'm an alcoholic, and I'm a grown man. It was time for me to start managing this condition like an adult. Being honest and forthright with those who care about me was hard but it needed to be done.
Hope my views help you - and hope you're drawing some strength from all the support you're getting here!