AVRT adds the "recognition" piece -- once I can recognize the addictive voice, I don't need to weigh anything that voice is saying. I don't have to make any decisions about what the voice is saying, I just need to be able to recognize that it's the voice.
Well said right there, my delphinian friend. AV is all thoughts about ever drinking again. AND all doubts of success in permanent and unconditional sobriety. Same thing, when you think about it.