I do not know much about AA methodology…
But I do not believe we are powerless and that some God/Energy is going to help me control my impulses. It is me that is responsible to my actions!
But AA is more than 12 steps,
the meetings help so many people not to be alone and have support, meet people in the same situation, make friends that do not drink…….
In someway
if you believe in the steps with total faith it works,
you can use their tools and can succeed.
If you are Empirical you have to find other tools.
Like the AVRT theory read the book, go to addictions councillor, sports,…
I tried NA and decided It was not working for me, so I go my own way and is harder without support!!!
So got a shrink and am trying to change the core of my life, from alcohol and drugs to want to Live, I try to change the things that set me off…
I believe like you as well genetics (from my alcoholic dad) and environment (Drinking Culture) etc.
But what ever works is marvellous…!!!!