Thanks for the responses.
Angelina - I like what you said about not having to like something in order to accept it. I think that point has been holding me up for a while. I didn't like thinking of myself as having drinking problem. However, I do have a drinking problem and I need to accept it, deal with it, and move forward.
Neomarxist - I agree 100% with your point about self-respect. Drinking certainly has done some damage to mine over the years. I'm looking to put an end to that.