Not meaning to diminish the role that 12 step recovery plays in the lives of many but given the impact that alcoholism medication had on my own life I can't help but mention it here. I used Naltrexone through The Sinclair Method and rewired my brain by continuing to drink for a year using the medication. I'm now multiple years sober. It took some extra time to deal with some emotional stuff, 12 steps will help you more there. But addressing the chemical addiction first worked well for me. See my comment history for more details.