Sure, when I stopped going to AA I was drinking in my former manner in short order.
With all my best intentions, I couldn't stop on my own.
I slipped hundreds of times. Pouring the booze down the drain, solemn oaths and horrible hangovers. I'd stay sober until I felt better and do it all again.
What stopped me was a mild withdrwal. I still drank after that, but with what I learned in AA, when you have a belly full of beer and headful of AA, I started to think about it.
I decided to remember all the horrors alcohol had wrought on my life. Think about it every day.
I Come here and read from newcomers what it's like out there. And sober memebers who have found a way out.
This has been working for over three years and I'm forever indebted to AA and the people here.