I don't know whether I would have or not in that situation but I do know about a client I worked with in a previous job..

J lives in what's called a wet house. It's a supportive housing residence for people who have severe alcohol addiction, can't live on their own, and can't quit alcohol. it's a freaking depressing place to live, nobody who lives there is going to live very long. Doctors there prescribe a certain amount of alcohol per hour which staff measure and pour. They pour every hour from 8 am to midnight with another as needed pour at 3 am for residents who can't make it through the night.

J. has been sober 3 years. He got sober in an environment where alcohol was literally everywhere and living with a bunch of drunks is not easy.. He is stuck still living there due to the shortage of affordable housing in my city. He hates it but copes.

J has taught me that no matter your circumstances you can get and stay sober if you want it bad enough.