I realize AA believes it has a monopoly over alcoholism cure approaches--and I am going to meetings--but I joined this forum because it seems to be open minded rather than strickiy adhering to AA gospel. I use the word "gospel" intentionally since 8 of the 12 steps refer to a Higher Power. I am interested in the variety of ways alcoholics have found success ending their dependence on alcohol. And the variety of ways they have failed.