Originally Posted by
buickbeast 
Never thought of characterizing this voice as a Beast. I really like that =)
Think I'll go forward in my battle with this view, thanks OP
Welcome to SR, buickbeast.
For your consideration, a more consistent with AVRT understanding is the Beast is simply an ongoing abnormal
addictive desire for alcohol/drugs, and Addictive Voice (AV) is a harvested collection of our own thoughts which are separated from our healthy selves. AV is to Beast as bark is to dog.
examples
my Beast wants to drink
I want to be a non drinker
my AV tells me to drink
I don't think about drinking
my Beast has addictive desires
I don't feel cravings or desires for alcohol/drugs
my AV is always trying to get me to engage and argue
I hear my AV and simply recognise it as separated from me
It can be confusing to grasp, and like anything else that is a learned technique, practice makes (almost) perfect.