As a mother of a child w/addiction and also AS a child of an alcoholic I truly feel this is a disease of inheritance. My husband drinks, his father drank and so did my father—to excess MANY times. Multiple DUI’s, job losses and jail stays easily confirms to the afflicted even though they always acted as if it was no big deal. It destroys a family, causing anxiety and heartache for siblings, father and mother for sure. After years of abuse, my father quit drinking. My son overdosed, went to rehab and jail multiple times before he finally got sick of his life. He is so determined to put it behind him and it makes my heartache fade as I see him thrive. You have to want it bad enough to stop! Good luck and I hope you have a support team to cheer you on!