So accurate, your analysis...unfortunately many alkies just die or waste away instead of recovering; many commit suicide, as our country so painfully obviously IS doing..!
Believe me I know of what I type...been sober over 13 years now...
And I have also seen the countless majority die from the disease. (Only 1 in 35 actually accomplish a lifelong recovery.) You have much to be proud of and thankful for.
And America has no clue it is terminally ill, nor will it listen to the voice of intervention.