It's definitely not the only way.
I didn't "fit in" to AA either. In the beginning I did enjoy it. It was nice to see others who had the same affliction as me. A sort of "comroderdy ." But after awhile, it was just hindering me more than helping me. AA has helped thousands of people, but it doesn't work for everybody and it is not the only way.
I highly suggest checking out Rational Reclvery, SMART, or LifeRing... All fantastic recovery methods with fantastic success.
Don't give up. You can do this my friend (-: