Bad Hop-
Thank you for your input. I don't think any of us could make the claim of being able to guarantee that the outcome would be any different if it we're one of us having to deal with those same demons.
There's no quick fix or light just around that corner. It is a long grueling road of many times of two steps forward and one step backwards.

I thank God that I have never had the experience of using cocaine because when I was young, if it were easily available as it is now, I likely would have delved into it.

Thanks again for your wisdom. It is appreciated.