Since I've read the AVRT information and started actively using it I've have the most amazing feeling of relief and freedom. I feel like I can just let it go. The option of drinking or dwelling on not being able to has been taken right off the table. I don't do that anymore. I haven't been having cravings... in my heart I've wanted to stop for a very long time but I always thought it had to come from somewhere outside of me, something external had to happen for me to change. Now I know that I can just let it go and move forward. What a tremendous relief, like a huge weight has been lifted off me that I've been carrying forever! The noise in my head about it has quieted. Happy New Year everyone!