Mick, thanks for sharing that.
Doing that, shows the wisdom you have acquired over the last 20 years.
I think from a man's perspective, it's hard for us to ask for help...but we as alcoholics and addicts have to get over that apprehension...because at times it could mean the difference between life and death.....
I'm glad you called your friend, and remembered that old AA saying..
"This too, shall pass..."
Our disease is cunning, baffling, and powerful...
the only disease that insists it's not a disease...
Keep up the good work, one day at a time....
Hope to see ya soon...