When I decided AA was not going to be my program of choice, I still knew I needed to do anything I could. I turned to individual counseling with a psychologist who specialized in addiction issues. I saw him often, 2 times a week, for over 6 months. He certainly didn't get or keep me sober, but it was good support to have for the decision and committment towards sobriety that I had already made on my own.
I can't speak for anyone else, I don't honestly care what a majority method might be.. I only know what worked for me