I’m going to have to disagree with your BB then I’m afraid. Just to recap, the earlier post mentioned telling someone to go away and drink if they haven’t convinced themselves not to do so. Maybe I read it out of context, but that sounds irresponsible to me. Your example of the liver doctor isn’t the same at all as he would never have said go away and drink.

This all sounds over complicated and over analysed. If you’re concerned about alcohol intake, take responsibility for your own actions as it’s your liver and body. All this talk of moderation serves to confuse.

I’m not convinced by AA. A doctor cures a disease and hopes to never see the patient again. They’re cured after all. Surely AA should be the same. It seems to be about repeat customers from what I’ve read in this thread. Maybe I’m wrong but not for me.