I can't moderate and I couldn't stop drinking because I a, an alcoholic. I had to completely change my life and I did it through AA. I now have 8 months as of yesterday, and my Higher Power, or God connection is stronger than ever. I don't ever want to go back to my old self. I love my new self, my new freedom, my new life, my new feelings, my new me!! I will continue to do it one day at a time.