I tried to quit or moderate daily for 25+ years. Every Day. Not until I gave up and admitted my problem was I able to even try, then I realized there was no way I could stop by myself, after all, I drank by myself so how could I quit by myself! So I did it with help, and I haven't had a drink since May 23rd, 2011. I did it with the help of others, One Day At A Time. I no longer have a drinking problem, I have a living problem, that I am able to work on.