Hi Pipedreamer. I wasn't about in 2011, more than likely passed out on sofa after too much booze.
I've been stopped 14 months now, how? It's not magic.
A lot of hard work., resolve, determination, positive ness, it took me nearly rock bottom to gain this abilities, unfortunately.
Have you got the determination to want to live. Don't think of 'oh no, no alcohol never ever again' , say 'I do not want to drink, I want my life back and all the joys, and sorrows,(unfortunately everyone has them and apparently deals with them without booze) bestowed upon me to enjoy and embrace life, after all, up to now, this is all we've got, make the most of it.
Come join us, partake of this life saving forum with friends around the earth dealing with problems like yours, you are not alone, come on, give it a go and Live.