Anything strange and uncomfortable is probably going to trigger a desire to drink for a while, SD, whether it's AA or counselling or whatever.
If you really feel AA's not for you, then don't stop looking - here are some links to the main recovery players
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...formation.html
One of the worst things you can do right now is nothing - it gets exponential...I've wasted years that way.
Don't give up, man.
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