Welcome... I am a newbie too, just found the site today....been on it all day since i was off work today. I am very thankful for finding it...just stumbling on it. I am also 31 yrs old and only drank on the weekends, then I cut back to about once a month totally letting loose and getting drunk....but I have had enough....
I don't think I had a major rock bottom, maybe more mental too like "least" said.
I am not a fan of AA but know it works. I have lots of friends that have found success with it. I think you have to find what works for you. I had another friend do a private therapy and worked...for me I really think that this site is going to my sole help. well and my boyfriend, we have made this decision together and we are the ones we spend the most time with...
It's nice to have people on here to connect with or see that are going through the same thing as you. I have taken the advice of others on here and read all sorts of posts....it really does help to know you are not alone....