I got a lot out of reading about the fruits of the spirit as well - these are where the real comfort and joy lies for us. I needed to stop grabbing at all those things that were my instant gratification - drink, needless shopping, candy, sex / flirtations. Others may include gambling, risk-taking for adrenaline hits, porn, drugs (illegal ones or misusing prescription or legal drugs). Without a recovery plan it's easy to find ourselves just reaching for another crutch that can become equally destructive.
I'd also say, try to be wary of major triggers for drinking. Some of these are hunger or thirst, anger, loneliness and feeling tired (remember with the an acronym HALT). When you find yourself feeling restless, irritable and discontent, do a quick check of these. Often one or two will be at play and you can find family quick relief by dealing with whichever are rattling your cage at that time. Try to plan your day so that you have a really good chance of avoiding these things whenever possible.
Good luck.
BB