First, I'm glad to here things are going better right now. I can certainly understand the vicodine thing. My mom has given me a few for back pain...but they make me feel way too good, I avoid them like the plague.

This may seem like common sense for you, but I'm sure your doc is going to want you to address the substance abuse stuff. I've seen alot of people that use those things in place of meds or anti-depressants that can help them allow them to function at the same time.

I know you are not happy in your current job but an Ivy League degree is something to be proud of, no matter what. That can't be taken from you.

congrats