AA is a wonderful tool to get sober - its enough to pull you back from the brink and if you're mindful enough reevaluate your life and why you're self medicating - it may not however be the tool you need to stay sober.

Look at AA as addiction transference - you're transferring your addiction from Alcohol to AA - and for some, thats the best they can do, for others its the start of the journey to moderate consumption.