Good morning SpringWater.
If you haven't tried AA meetings and working the steps with a sponsor - you should give it a shot. It is the only way? No. But it saved my life. It's not really fair to you if you don't explore it.
What is a sponsor supposed to do? My short definition is to help you work through the steps, sharing their experience, strength, and hope as you go along.
This link:
http://www.aa.org/pdf/products/p-15_Q&AonSpon.pdf will give you much more info.
Onward and upward.