Hope you're not talking about me when you say "AA or the highway". I don't feel like I'm an AA pusher in the least. In fact, I came to it kicking and screaming. I am just saying that for today, it's working for me. Also, I was an every day, all day long drinker. Probably makes a difference. I truly hope the SM works for you (said with NO sarcasm). I would have done anything to make this problem go away. Now I just have accepted that it's with me for life.