Bayliss,
Mark's answer is correct. However, even though the thoughts of drinking will actually lessen over time, assume that the thoughts will go on forever. Then, decide that even even if you do have thoughts at full blast, that you still won't drink. You may find that this 'kick ass', no fear attitude makes the little voice in your head give up and collapse all the sooner. Addiction recovery is kind of like FDR -- the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.