Originally Posted by
Iriss 
Can anyone tell me how working through the 12 steps removes the desire to drink? Perhaps I just didnt get this from my meetings
For me it was changing from a self-reliance person to a God-reliance person.
Self-reliance got me to AA. My own power and actions.
By doing the steps in the book alcoholics anonymous, taking the actions, I found the power and became a God Reliant person. The drink obsession was removed. Gone.
So if your asking what to do different. Get a sponsor that will take you through the actions outlined in the AA big book.
Best to you,
Andy