good job! the first step is admitting it. there is help out there. you just need to decide what is going to work for you. many people get sober with the help of 12 step programs, you can look in your phone book for a local chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. if your problem is more severe, you may need treatment. there are different types of treatment, IOP, or intensive outpatient where you go to group counseling several times per week or inpatient which keeps you safely sequestered for thirty days of more and is often needed for severe cases if you need to medically detox to address withdrawals. you can also do individual counseling with a therapist that has drug and alcohol certification. beginning with an AA meeting and talking to others can help you make the choice that is best for you. just stopping isnt usually successful for very long. there is a reason why you drink. one of the avenues above helps address the problem so that you dont have to return to drinking. good luck and take care.