"What I AM having trouble with, however, is that 11 out of the 12 steps (after #1 which I am still working on) have to do with a 'God' or religion and I just have a hard time understanding that the only solution to this problem MUST be spiritual."
Spiritual: relating to, or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
I’m not religious either but believe in a higher power, it’s just not me. I consider Mother Nature mine and am comfortable with it. I’d strongly suggest having your feet in today and continue on concentrating on step 1. It’s the foundation that the next 11 stand on. One day at a time, one step at a time. This is not a race to a finish line we must win. The only win we need is not drinking one day at a time. good luck