Welcome Maverick!
I knew at your age, actually even earlier, that I had a problem
Unfortunately I didn't address it until over 10 years later. 10 wasted years, literally.
Don't be like that guy.
I drank for over 30 years.
I've been sober for almost 3.
It can be done.
I like AVRT. Gives me the tools to fight off that voice that lies and says just one, well only a couple, we are not that bad he drinks way more than us, I'll only drink on special occasions, I'll only drink on weekends, your gonna fail eventually so why bother? Lets have a drink, etc etc.
All LIES!
When the cravings kick in and that voice gets unbearable the only thing left is Just Don't Drink Today.
No Matter What
After a couple months my AV got quiet. It is almost non existent now.
I can focus on living now instead of drinking. Which isnt living at all.