I for one totally support medical assistance as part of the fight of chronic alcoholism. After 30 years of HEAVY daily drinking I just have not been able to put it down. 15 days ago today I made a doctors appointment and tearfully spilled everything. After determining I could detox safely at home I was prescibed that 120 days antabuse and 90 days of Ativan under supervision. These last two weeks have been a huge exhale and relief. Knowing I cannot drink and the anxiety meds have made everything so bearable. It is not my plan to take this forever (and the Dr will have me taper the ativan to zero ater this) but it give me 4 + months to make an alternative plan with a clear head and some leeway to clear my brain fog. So glad I did this.