Downs, how about saying, "I hate AA" and let it go at that?

I don't understand your need to "prove" to everyone that they are wrong(for attending AA) and you are right. Do you drink? Have you ever drank to excess? If you quit, how did you quit? Did you have a support system, if you quit? I'm curious, now, about your history with alcohol and I want some information concerning your personal experience with alcohol. Perhaps them, I'll be able to see some justification of your animosity.

One of my children, quit using drugs by going to NA. I have several friends who either go to AA or NA. None of them seem under any spell, whatsoever. None have given their life savings to the organizations. They all function quite well in their daily lives.