Here are some phone numbers and hotlines that might help you to understand AA better and answer some of your questions directly.
Miami-Dade
299 Alhambra Circle
Suite 309
Coral Gables FL 33134
24 Hr. Answering Service 305-461-2425
FAX: 305-461-2426
24 Hour Hotline 941 426-7723
24 Hour Hotline 407 260-5408
As far as AA being religious this is a common misconception. AA is not about religion but spirituality. A belief that somewhere out there their is a power that is greater than ourselves. That could be the God of religion, Buddah, universal energy, basically anything that we believe is more powerful than us. It doesn't have to be a religious God. Personally I do not subscribe to organized religion but have been sober using and following the AA program for 10 years, so it can work for people who are not religious.
I do hope you find the sobriety you so desperately are seeking.