Hey there Hoper!
Welcome to SR! I've found that getting sober is much more than just finding hobbies or activities to distract me from drinking. It's really an inside job - I had to want to get sober first and do whatever it took to get there in terms of a physical, emotional and mental change.
I found my way through an excellent counselor who specialized in alcoholism, others have found it through AA - there's lots of programs available - it's a matter of wanting to do the work in finding what works for you.
Posting here is a great start because it's important to have a support network - with sober people who understand and have been there.