Hi Zero it cant be very good for you with little choice of meeting like minded people , think at least to combat alcohol/drug abuse firstly you need a path ''proven preferably '' I have had a spiritual awakening with non religious beliefs, all spiritual based methods or solutions are my ''personal preference '' but I have an open mind towards other methods . Refuge Recovery by Noah Levine ''recommended by Boleo'' is an excellent book without any ''attachments '' outside of own self with specific meditations for certain areas of the body , very interesting all based in Buddhist truths and ways , there are meetings in USA , take care .
Stevie .