Have you looked into secular support groups? Groups like LifeRing and SOS I've heard use similar language and mindset to AVRT. Then you could get the approach that you relate to but also the camaraderie and accountability that go along with having a support group.
I've seen how valuable it is to have accountability to other people. My defenses against giving in to a craving are, in order:
1. Commitment to my progress (Physical and mental healing). If that doesn't seem convincing at the moment, then
2. Avoidance of pain (hangover, embarrassing behavior). If not that:
3. Willpower (I just won't!). If I can't even manage that:
4. Friends will know I didn't meet my goal. And if none of my friends are around:
5. I will have to own up to my group on SR.
I can tell you that while usually numbers 1 and 2 work out for me, there have been more than just a few times when I got all the way to 5 before I could talk myself out of it. As my sobriety progresses I'm looking into in-person support groups so I can add one more layer of prevention.