I personally don't consider alcoholism or drug addiction a "disease" and I don't use AA.
I look at what is going on in my day/week when having a drink comes to mind. Am I stressed, worried, ticked off, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely ? and work from there to change my situation. Often these feelings are your friend. They tell us what needs changing. If I don't have control over what is going on and my feelings are a reaction to a situation, I begin the process of acceptance and know it will pass eventually.