Originally Posted by
flame11 
The question I asked was AV! How long will it take? It starts right now and I will always know what I'm thinking, if it relates to future use!
... I WILL win and my prize will be my freedom.
This is also your Addictive Voice. You "will" win, or you have won?
If it starts right now, and you will always know what you are thinking as it pertains to the future use of alcohol, then you have already won, no?
Set your confidence level for lifetime abstinence arbitrarily at 100%, and simply recognize all self doubt as your Addictive Voice -- as the Beast barking.
By the way, just what exactly is your plan for your future use of alcohol and other drugs?