Originally Posted by saoutchik

Welcome to SR Paulsandy. You will find lots of support and advice here.

I know from my own experience that London can be a lonely and isolating place at the best of times and having an issue with alcohol only makes it worse so I would try see and look at things differently- that maybe it is the alcohol that is making you isolate and heightening the negative feelings that isolation brings. It us not a panacea but if you can stop drinking it will give you a better chance to make lasting friendships.

As far as the drink driving issue goes I would not be inclined to share that information with too many people to be honest, it will not enhance your standing with others (at work for example) The really important thing is to address the drinking that caused you to get caught.