Originally Posted by
Eauchiche 
California is an absolute HAVEN for addicts and codependents. I should know. I have lived here almost 50 years. Even now, I am plotting my escape.
You made a good move to the east coast, and you could do it again. While I don't believe in "geographic cures," there is something to be said for distance , especially from your qualifier.
Distance helps but clearly didn’t solve everything for me. I think there must be epidemic addiction everywhere. People drink A LOT where I live. They offered me wine when I got my hair cut and they serve alcohol at the movies.