I know running away will never solve anything, unless your in a race....
To be honest I've not really thought about AA. My wife is in a scheme called Arch where I live and that helped her out a great deal. I signed up but before my appointment was due up I was dry for around 2 or more weeks so I didn't think I needed it, silly me hey.
My wife is a great support to me as she's been/going through the same thing herself. My brother is normally the other person I would call on for support but I think he's got an alcohol problem himself and he doesn't seem to want to admit/address his problem.