I think any formal program will stress the devastating effects of long term alcohol abuse.
The urge to drink becomes a reaction out of habit...not sure if it is clever or cunning but it clearly is the reason many continue to drink. Change is scary...feeling emotions without booze is scary...even the thought of lifetime sobriety can be scary but one must go thru to get out.
Trimpey is absolutely anti-aa...no overtones about it! lol He does however make some valid points shared by many.
Again welcome...keep posting and share your journey!