Originally Posted by
dwtbd 
In a similar vein to these obscure , fanciful situations where drinking again is contemplated or even planned, what is meant by ' going to any lengths ' to not drink?
What lengths ? and what near unstoppable ,oppressive force is driving the need for such lengths?
It is an AA thing.
On page 58 of AA's Big Book, the following invitation is offered: "If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it--then you are ready to take certain steps."
By going to any lengths they mean taking the 12 steps.