I asked this here a long time ago and think I remember that what most people told me was that if I felt like it was something that would help me then why not try it. You never know. And you don't have to go back but it might help. Plus you say you are committed and it probably won't be an easy road even if you are not an alcoholic. It is hard to find IRL bipolar support. Good luck to you. I think you are doing an honorable thing.