For myself alcohol was a lesser and secondary addiction. Addiction is a pattern of a familiars means to regulate your nervous system (mind set).

You have a part of yourself that hold some kind of pain or anxiety. Alcohol certainly helps calm that part.

How to kick it? You can regulate with other skills. You can address the underlying pain.

I found sitting in on AA meetings was amazing. Honestly. Go to a meeting g and you’ll meet awesome people who are truly honest about their shortcomings.