Welcome to SR! Keep reading and I think that you'll find a lot of wisdom here. There are many recovery options besides AA. I happen to like AA myself. People have many misconceptions about the program...it's less about drinking than about finding more healthy ways to cope with our lives.
Angelina...I have read many wisdoms on this forum..but I REALLY liked what you just said: "I discovered that alcohol was not my problem, it was my solution". (Sorry if I misquoted)...that's brilliant, IMHO.