You have the identifying and separating aspects of AVRT down cold, Tursiops, it would seem to me. Well done.
I like that you recognize that whether or not the term alcoholic fits, it is irrelevant. It is completely outside the realm of consideration when it comes to your Big Plan. Since you have decided to quit drinking no matter what, included in all those possible scenarios of sobriety are those where you are or are not an alcoholic. It just doesn't matter.
Likewise, the degree of comfort or ease doesn't matter a whit either. The fact remains that it is possible, and your Big Plan means you will find that way. No matter what. Unconditionally. What could be simpler than that?
I found that once my BP became clear, my AV settled right down, and this sobriety thing got much easier. There was too much to do to keep fretting about this AV thing anyway.
Hope you keep posting, Tursiops999. You got this one. Onward!