Erza…….I am giving you the following website that might be helpful to you, to you, right now. It is educational in nature and can help you collect your thoughts and questions when you contact your own lawyer....
It is arranged by state...…
www.womansdivorce.com
Erza…..what do you want to happen, at this point? Are you financially dependent on him?
I did not hear, in your post, if he ever sought any help to get sober...like, detox under medical supervision, rehab stay, or a program like AA.....It sounds, to me, like he was "white knuckling"....which is dangerous and extremely uncomfortable.....The safest and most comfortable to get through withdrawl symptoms is under medical care.....