Originally Posted by
Titanic 
Because I wanted to learn more about alcoholism and how different programs stack up, tomsteve.
I think you would be doing yourself an injustice if you didn't at least try them all. The only reason I didn't try AVRT or SMART is because AA worked for me. It may sound strange but I've heard the same thing from other members...I knew when I walked into my first AA meeting I was right where I was supposed to be. Find what you feel right with and ride it!
I will say one thing I've noticed on this site....I've seen people that have gone the AVRT route because it sounds like an easier path to take...No meetings....Promise yourself you are done and you never drink again...I see a lot of people with a few months sober saying how great it is and then they are gone. I think if it was that easy AA would have closed it's doors....My homegroup keeps growing....I see new people every day.