I get a lot from AA. I get a lot from Smart Recovery. I get a lot from Therapy. I get a lot from relaxing techniques, and finding a way to feel peaceful when I am fighting anxiety over life or thinking of drinking. I get a lot from many resources. I use them all.
What I have learned is to not be angry at any approach, and take from it what I need.
Once I get past the addiction part of any of my addictions. Where I am physically controlled (shake, anxiety, etc)...then I have to work on my thinking. And making right choices to help my life move forward.