Welcome to SR, Tomshire. I believe there's a "way out" for most of us. My experience over the last 12 years is that it takes commitment and determination to remain clean and sober and to address my mental and emotional issues. I am not fully cured, nor do I believe I ever will be. This is a journey that I'm committed to for life, and to be honest I wouldn't want it any other way. My life is just way too good now to return to my former way of living.