Just as a point of information. My secretary is dealing with adhd in her 8 year old and my son was add. Try googling adhd and diet. I found a site that gives you a diet that helps with adhd. Also my W belong to an organization called CHADD, they print a monthly magazine on adhd/add that might be helpful.
I am sure the alcohol is not good for any mental illness. Caffenine(coke cola) is a substitute for ritaline.
Dealing with adhd is something that can be managed but you have a lot of hurdles to get past right now.
