RR is not meant for trying to quit. It's about quitting. Getting to the mindset of "I don't drink, ever!"
A large part of it is taking personal responsibility, but there is certainly much more to it. I'd recommend reading the book "Rational Recovery" start to finish. Just taking bits and pieces may not be as helpful as actually taking the entire program into consideration.
Personally, I think it's a great way to get out of the "sober up, relapse, sober up, relapse" trap.