The Hopeful- good intent needs to be supported with action. That means, for me- daily on the ground support. A plan on what to do when I am in physical pain, grieving, lonely- whatever. A counsellor for me is good- but it is not daily. No one support is -except SR. I hated the idea of AA- the label, the myths. BUT his choices- not yours. So many wise words already, look after YOU first. You are not his mum, he is not a child. Diaz. is only to stop the physical stuff, but is not a long term measure for sobriety.