[grabbalacious]

Outsider's uninformed opinion: if you attend AA then regardless of any official narrative or agenda this means you're spending important time with people who (a) used to drink, and (b) don't drink any more. Their example plus hearing what they've got to say seems like an excellent approach.

[frumiousirc]

One wise ex drunk I know summed up his steps: 1) Action. 2) Group.

The "brand name" of the group is not so relevant.