I know I cannot win this battle on my own.
That's key.
I'm a pretty smart guy with a few fancy degrees and I figured I could think and strategize my way out of my alcohol problem.
Well, after a good 20 years of trying various methods to drink in moderation, I finally gave up and admitted I was an alcoholic. It still wasn't easy, but I was getting close to losing stuff, like my marriage, my health, maybe my job, and certainly my self respect.
I can tell you today, that sobriety is possible, even after years of nightly indulgence.