Hi Rar, I can sympathise. My dear mother gave me AA, arthritis and alcoholism. My Arthritis is relatively mild at the moment and anti inflammatories take care of it when it becomes an issue.
I have had my share of lifes low spots, and the God of my understanding has always got me through. I worked the steps and continue to practice the principles in a modest way and drinking has never come up as an option.
One of the key things is the AA programs emphasis on living life one day at a time. I find I can handle today OK with a bit of help from my Friend, and I leave tomorrow up to Him. So far it has always worked out OK.