Today we focus on the phenomenon of the functional alcoholic. Our guest describes her daily struggle with alcohol dependency and her ongoing quest for sobriety.      Substance Abuse Resources:   Community support: AASF.ORG (AA is the single most amazing resource ever developed since the invention of the public library. I don’t care what anyone says) al-anonsf.org (ALANON is another incredible resource for friends and loved ones of those suffering from addiction.     Recommended inpatient treatment centers: (Note: most treatment centers do take insurance)   Newbridge (Berkeley). **Low cost** https://www.newbridgefoundation.org   Bayside Marin (Marin County) https://www.baysidemarin.com/   Reflections (Marin County) https://livingatreflections.com/start-recovery   Alta Mira (Marin County) https://www.altamirarecovery.com   Walden House (San Francisco) **Low Cost https://www.healthright360.org/agency/walden-house   Ohholff (San Francisco)  **Low cost** https://www.ohlhoff.org     Recommended intensive outpatient treatment centers:   Foundations Recovery Network (San Francisco) https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com   Ohlhoff (San Francisco). **Low cost** https://www.ohlhoff.org   National Alliance on Mental illness https://nami.org/Home  Recommended sober living environments in the Bay Area:    Gateway Sober Living (San Francisco and Marin County) **Low cost** https://gatewaysle.com   Monarch (San Francisco and Marin County) monarchsoberhomes.com/   Peace House (San Francisco) http://www.peace-house.com/   Full circle  (Marin County)  https://www.fullcirclerecoverycenter.net/living-san-anselmo   Cornerstone (Marin County). **Low cost** https://www.cornerstonesle.com   Marin services for men (Marin County). **Low cost** http://www.marinservicesformen.org    ——————————————   Mental Health   Helplines:   https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 800-273-8255   https://www.veteranscrisisline.net 1-800-273-8255   https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline (1-800-662-HELP (4357)   http://ok2talk.org/ 1 (800) 273-TALK   Crises Text line    Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling     Finding Treatment:    https://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/   American Psychiatric Association Foundation Find a psychiatrist   American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Psychiatrist Finder   American Psychological Association Find a psychologist