Isn’t A.A. the only way alcoholics really get sober and stay sober?
A.A. is the most common way to stay sober and is widely available. I do know many people who have found other effective routes to recovery. Many have been involved in church recovery groups and some have been in long term outpatient alcoholism programs and did well. The principles of recovery found in A.A. tend to be found in any effective recovery program.