Hi, BigSur.
Welcome to SR!
It's doesn't matter what term you prefer to use to define your problem, what matter is what you do to change things for better.
Try to look at alcohol not as your last pleasure, but the last pain in disguise of pleasure which block your road to genuine pleasures and joy in life (and it has nothing to do with finding god).
Pleasures of achieving what you want, challenging yourself, gaining self-esteem back , and so much more - they all give that boost of pleasure too. Unlike alcohol though they are earned, not consumed. And, yes, it takes time to re-wire yourself.
These kind of pleasures don't force you to hide from the world and be ashamed of yourself - quite the opposite.
So, you give up one fake pleasure to get access to endless possibilities.
Sounds like a good deal to me.
I used to think life without wine wasn't worth living. I was wrong.
Best wishes to you.
Hang in here - great support and lots of wisdom.