IQ has nothing to do with it. Besides, if you can access this site and string some coherent words together then you are smart enough to do what it takes.
Maybe you are over thinking this. You don't have to understand how the 12 steps work for them to be able to work for you. You just have t do what they tell you. Go to meetings, get a sponsor and attend more meetings. That's what worked for me and I have managed to stay sober for 25 years - one day at a time.
My story is here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ars-today.html