Although as an AA'r we like to present a picture of total freedom in all aspects of our lives when we stop drinking, that only applies to a small number compared to the majority in the program. I in no way subscribe to a "terminally hopless" mentality that so many do. Stopping drinking is only a small part of the problem, and that is where most get discouraged when presented with the fact that there is way more work to do than just that. Just sayin...