As a side note, there is no scientific evidence that AA works better than just going cold turkey with will power, or any other method for that matter. In fact, there is no scientific evidence that AA works at all, although I suspect it does for some people.
Because of its anonymous nature, there is only anecdotal evidence in the form of testimonials.
The anonymity of AA and the other self help groups/programs are the reason none of us workers comp case managers can utilize it for clients-insurance carriers insist on hard evidence of successful rehab-not testimonials-before they will release a client to return to work, which makes sense since it is their dime...
I congratulate anyone here who has overcome any addiction by any means-whatever you did, it worked for you, and that is all that matters.