You're twenty-six, and that means that you have a lot of years ahead of you to lead a happier life. That doesn't mean that you should pick up a drink, because you are young and can take it just another day, because if you do, you'll be just as miserable or, more likely, more so. Very few people recover alone, and I'm unaware of anybody that has in isolation (besides imprisonment). It seems unlikely that you're going to be able to change your living arrangements any time soon, so you need to take other measures. Checking in with SR is a good start. For now, just don't pick up a drink, and listen to some of the good advice that is sure to follow.