Steve,

You are a strong soul. Substance abuse is a difficult thing to accept, and I commend you for what you've done. I feel sorry for your're girlfriend. Hopefully at some point, she'll accept that she has a problem with the narcotics and seek treatment before it's too late. You were smart for getting out of the way. You don't need this additional stress in your life right now.

I have found too that stress makes me feel worse. I've accepted that as part of the course with PD.

Chin up.

John