Hey, all. I'm not going to complete this thread here, because I've gotten involved in a private squabble that I don't think is useful for anybody. So, I'm going to go ahead and make an early sign-off.
My final thoughts are these: Recovery is possible. It takes many shapes and forms. It's very important to keep an open mind. The field of addiction treatment is advancing all the time, so if you're still struggling after decades...don't give up, because you may only be one more attempt away from finding freedom.
Try the tried-and-true methods, and also try the roads less traveled. Your key may be found anywhere, so don't rule anything out.
I've made some SUPER friends here and look forward to continuing our acquaintance well into the future.