Agree with Dee. For me it was figuring out a program and then sticking to it. And that takes work. I had to work out a recovery program that suited me. This took a few months and the program constantly evolves around the edges though fundamentals remain the same. I then had to stick with my program which again requires work. For me to stop drinking and stay stopped, I had to consciously work hard to maintain my program. Over time, it has become a way of life.