I don't know that there's any instant cure, even when working through the steps. It takes time for the brain to heal, this is a physiological reality. Even though it's been 4 weeks of abstinence this time around for me, I'm still struggling with anxiety and irritability in my job. When I drank, I was less irritable. This time around, I'm going to stick with the abstinence despite the mood difficulties, because eventually it's going to get a lot better. Also, it's better to be irritable or moody or spacey than have to deal with a hangover or having the shakes on the job.