You should get help if you have a drinking problem.
John has been an alcoholic for some time but is faced with the need to stop to take advantage of an opportunity.
John wants to try to stop drinking.
John seeks out help and expertise from a local detox and rehabilitation center.
John tries to stop drinking on his own even though it hasn't worked before.
John is able to successfully sober up and completes a lengthy treatment and has even more opportunities than he started with.
John eventually relapses and misses out on the opportunity.