Hi Namaste24,
I know what you are talking about with your strong drinking ability. I had that. I could always outdrink any guy in the room. To make matters worse, I never got hangovers -- I think if I had, I would have quit a long time ago (34 now). You are giving yourself an incredible gift by getting out now. Believe me, it does not get any better for people who drink like we do, but it does get a whole lot nastier.
Keep trying AA meetings, as they can be a great resource -- seek out the young people you meet in the rooms, and if there's a young people's meeting, even better. There is an alternative to living the way you were living before, and it's actually better -- even though it sure can be hard to see, especially when you're living in a culture of alcoholism like college or (for me) a tropical island.
You're doing great to check in here as well -- come on and join the "class of October 2010" sobriety thread too, if you like. I am glad you are here! Welcome.