Originally Posted by Buckley3

Hey congrats and welcome!!

Have you checked out AA, Smart, or Rational Recovery or something like that? There are a number of programs, methodologies out there that can help with this I think. There's a difference between abstaining vs. living sober.

I know for me I'd never make it if all I changed was simply abstaining. And many/most of the changes I've made as I live soberly with myself are incredibly positive.

Best to you-

B