Hello Chris, along with what all the others have said, can I join them in offering you a warm welcome.
I am so truly sorry for the loss of your greyhound, there is never any time we can be prepared for such a tragedy, we always hope it never happens and believe that it won't, but when it does, it not only shocks us but leaves us without our soulmate, the one thing we talk to if we are happy, but more so when we feel sad, I feel your heartbreak and have my utmost sympathy.
Chris, even if you turn up to the hospital while you have been drinking, they won't accept you, unless you are in fear of your life and tell you to go home and sleep it off, but it's not quite that simple, you've been drinking for a reason and desperately want to talk with someone and talking face to face may seem more ideal than speaking with another person on the phone, and I'm not saying that talking with someone on the phone won't benefit you because many times this suits the person.
There are many reasons why we may be susceptible to start drinking and each situation can be completely different, but all are very important, just as, Chris yours is, and really hope you can back to us to discuss.
I was a person who self medicated on alcohol and appreciate what you have said.
Take care.
Geoff.
