hell,nice to meet you.i drank alcoholically for 20 years,throughout that time there was many occasions where i tried to stop or control my intake,in the end i just couldnt do either.drink was a necessity.i went to AA got a sponsor and got on the 12 step recovery programme.as a result of this the cravings are nil and the obsession to drink like other folk has left me.i couldnt as proved many times have done this on my own will power.there are other programmes and support but for me the 12 steps have been a revelation! i was a hopeless,helpless drunk and spiritually bankrupt.i am now happy,serene and feel like i never have and never thought possible.maybe you could check out some meetings near you? you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! keep us posted,i wish you well.