I used AVRT. In the beginning, I also leaned heavily on SR for insight and support—joining a newcomer's monthly class brought me a lot of encouragement and a sense of accountability.
AVRT purists will tell you that one does not really
need support to beat addiction. But purists of any kind are never much fun.
These days, I'm just a non-drinker. Period. Drinking rarely comes to mind, and when it does, it's a faded memory. Like a bad relationship, long ago, for which you no longer harbor any resentment, but neither would you ever want to go back.
So yes, I would say I had success with Rational Recovery.
