Having been there Alex I can completely understand. It is an addiction and is a very difficult thing to overcome, however if you really want to - and for your own reasons, not because of someone else - it is possible. It isn't easy but is possible and there are a lot of supports here for you if you ever want to talk.

Cas, I can undertand that this must be hard for you, and can't imagine how hard it must actually be - to see something like this and also be involved. I'm assuming that you don't struggle with SI as well (simply by the nature of the writing) and if I am wrong I apologise and please correct me. But I also want to let you know that you are always welcome to contact me if you wish to talk or gain further understanding.

Thank you for posting this. It explains very well an addiction that is very difficult to explain.