Great thread. I too had many misconceptions I have posted on SR about AA. I felt kind of ignorant. I have noticed in my travels some meetings are more religious while others are more open to interpretation.
Regardless of what you do at least read about the HALT triggers that cause use to want and use. Get a plan together for that first offer of a drink. Or when its Saturday night and your foaming at the mouth already have a plan to curb that appeal. Lots of helpful insight and a phenomenal community here.